Big Reactions to Little Things

“Sally’s” story begins at a local children’s museum. She is four years old and enjoying a play date with a good friend. They have been laughing and playing together for a few hours when they
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Tween Out of Control

Dear Sharon, Our 12-year daughter has changed so much this year. Her behavior seems out of our control. She’s “hanging out” with her friends, all the time, (including boys) and is looking and acting like
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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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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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