Children Learn from their Parents
One of the hardest things for us to realize is that our children’s relationships and behaviors often mirror our own.
Helping Children Overcome Challenges
This is a story about “Marie” and her Mom “Elena”. “Marie” loved to sing but was scared to perform; “Elena” helped. Marie enjoyed singing. From a young age her parents made sure that she was
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When and How to Tell a Child about their Adoption
Dear Sharon, We have a 5-year-old daughter who is adopted. We haven’t told her and we have mixed feelings about when and if we should. Do you have any advice for us? Dear parents, As
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Tantrums of an 8 year old
Dear Sharon, My 8-year-old son is becoming tiresome. He went from a really nice little boy who was mostly manageable and agreeable to someone who “pitches fits” far too often. Any advice for a weary
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Talking to Tweens about Sex and Pornography
Dear Sharon, We are finding a lot of pornographic type stuff in our12 year old son’s room, hidden away, in closets, drawers, etc. Should we ignore this or should we mention it to him? Is
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Talking to Your Children about the Economy
Dear Sharon, Do you have suggestions on how to handle talking to your children about the economy, when they ask for things you can’t provide? I have a 7, 10 and 12 year old and
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Sibling Rivalry
Dear Sharon, Give me some advice please as to how to deal with brothers who are constantly fighting with each other. One is 10 and the other is 8 and they are always fighting. It
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Helping A Six Year Old with His Fear of Being Alone
Dear Sharon, Our son seems to be having a difficult time being left alone to go to the bathroom. He’s 6 years old and he wants someone to come with him all the time. Is
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My Child Only Wants Mommy!
Dear Sharon, My children are in a phase where they only want their Mommy. I’m a father that feels left out! Any ideas that might help? Thanks! A sad Dad Dear Dad, I hope it
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After School for Young Children
Dear Sharon, My son is having a difficult time being left at After School. He’s in Kindergarten and has to make a change on a bus to a different location. In the meantime he watches
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