When, If and How to say no to Tattoos and Piercings.
Dear Sharon, Our son is 13 and he’s driving us crazy. He’s into heavy metal music and now he wants to have his body tattooed and pierced. So far we have managed to keep this
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Guilt
Moms and Dads feel guilty about all kinds of things. Some are understandable mistakes that invariably happen in the complicated job of being a parent while others are nothing to feel guilty about at all.
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Helping a Fearful Child
W. was an apprehensive and cautious four year old. He was often tentative when trying new things such as climbing a tall slide, sitting in the front row of a noisy children’s show, or riding
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Eye Contact
Many parents as so busy with the countless undone tasks involved in their daily lives that they primarily look directly at their child when they are upset with them. It can help things go smoothly
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There is Often No Script for Parenting
After a wonderful Saturday in the park playing and picnicking, Mom, Dad, Grandmother, Uncle and 6 year old son head home to get ready for a meal in a restaurant to celebrate Mom’s birthday. Everyone
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When to Explain Rules to Children
It is often more effective for parents to review guidelines and rules before they are put in place. i.e. If a Mom or Dad is teaching their child to hold an adult hand while crossing
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Helping Children Process the Illness of a Beloved Relative
Dear Sharon, My mother lives with us and is terminally ill. Do you have any advice for us as to how we talk to our children about this and how we tell them? They are
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Helping a Child Who is Having a Hard Time
A seven year old girl, Kayla, had just moved and was going to a new school where there was an overabundance of boys in her class. She was a middle sibling and usually much quieter
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Young Teen Keeps Mom from gyn Visit
Dear Sharon, My daughter has just turned 14. She wants me to make an appointment for her to see a gynecologist and I am very upset. She also wants to go alone. What should I
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Discussing the First Days of School
It is useful for a child to share their thoughts and reactions to their first few days of school. It can help them feel less alone and more able to cope with any challenges they
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