Tweens and Household Chores
Dear Sharon, Our 12-year-old daughter is being asked to do a few household chores to help out. Nothing major, but small chores that we want her to do on a regular basis to help her
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Should Our Child Sleep with Our Dog?
Dear Sharon, Our five-year-old son sleeps with our dog every night (a loving and tender Irish Setter). We’re concerned that he is too dependent on him for company and will not be able to sleep
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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.
Thoughts on the Criticism of Strangers
It is an unfortunate fact that when a Mom or Dad is out in public frowns, worried looks, or unsolicited bad advice can easily surface when their child is tantrumming, crying or simply in a
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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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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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Building a Child’s Confidence through Competitive Play
Ping pong with my Dad My Dad was a gifted athlete who could play any sport well. When I was a teen he noticed that I was having a hard time. Even though I was
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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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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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Talking About Divorce
Dear Sharon, My six year old wants to know about his friend’s family getting a divorce. Do you have any advice as to how we describe it to him? He seems upset because his friend
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