Conflict Resolution

6 Ways to Help Your Over-Anxious Child

Posted May 8, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Health, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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Kids are anxious and that's normal. But some children are overly anxious and deal with a great amount of stress because of it. Therapists can help, but some changes at home can make a difference too.

11 Ways for Dads to Be Team Players

Posted May 3, 2013 - 01:00 by Fred Lee

Tips, Chores, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Parenting can be viewed as the ultimate team sport, but only when both parents are willing to put in the time and effort to be team players.

Tantrums, Pop Culture, and Discipline: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/02, at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Discipline, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Weigh at today's chat on Twitter with your thoughts about temper tantrums and child discipline.

Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/25 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 25, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today we're talking about societal pressures on children. Do you think such pressures exist, and are they different for boys and girls? Join us today for our weekly Twitter chat.

ProSquad, Building on the Marshmallow Test: How to Teach Children Self-Control

Posted April 16, 2013 - 10:32 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Chores, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Could your children pass the marshmallow test? Could you? We have strategies for teaching self-control from our Developmental Pro today.

Children's Emotions and Tough Situations: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/11 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 11, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today's chat is about children's emotions and talking about tough subjects with them. Come join us at the #pschat today on Twitter for a serious parenting discussion.

Interview With Tracey Beckerman, Author of Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir

Posted April 9, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Relationships, Wellness

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Tracey Beckerman, with Lifetime Television's The Balancing Act, talks about her new humorous book, Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir.

Beating the Bullies: How Kids (and Adults) Can Fight Back Against Bullying

Posted April 8, 2013 - 14:09 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, Tips, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Extra Curricular

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Bullying is all too common — among kids and adults. Learn how we can put an end to this terrible problem once and for all.

Keeping Children Safe: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 03/14 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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Today we're talking all about safety and travel during our weekly chat. How do you protect your kids when you're headed away from home? You could be our next winner!

ProSquad: Fantasy vs. Reality: Dealing With Children's Concerns About Their Adoption

Posted March 6, 2013 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Planning, Family Planning, Home Life, Social Skills, New Parents, Adoption, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Children can have big feelings, and the adopted child's feelings may be even bigger. How do parents add "gray" into the child's "black-white" perspective? How do parents help the child develop an empathetic and nonjudgmental viewpoint of adoption and all it encompasses?

5 Childhood Fears and How to Calm Them

Posted March 1, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Vaccines, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Children have lots of different fears. Help them defeat those fears without belittling them.

Taking Care of Us: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 02/28 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted February 28, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships, Wellness

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How do you care for your relationships in your life with kids around? And how do you take care of yourself? Come chat with other parents today on the topic for a chance to win.

5 Benefits of Sports for Girls

Posted February 19, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Extra Curricular

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Girls and sports are a great mix. The benefits are immediate and life-long.

Preparing for the Tough Stuff: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 02/07, 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted February 7, 2013 - 04:04 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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Talk with other moms and dads at our chat today about preparing children for the hard stuff: medical issues, death of a family member, and the day-to-day tough stuff that kids don't always know how to handle. Join us on Twitter for a chance to win!

ProSquad: Transracial Adoption: How Expansive Is Your Rainbow?

Posted February 6, 2013 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Family Planning, Home Life, Social Skills, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Considering adopting a child from another culture? Check out some important information on transracial adoption from our Adoption Pro.

How to Get Out of the House on Time (Without All the Yelling)

Posted February 5, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution

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Mornings are rough. Make them easier by having a game plan.

Finding Your Happy Place: A Resource Roundup for Moms and Dads

Posted January 29, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Entertainment, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships, Wellness

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Need refreshment? We've pulled some resources for you to on staying happy while parenting.

Hot Parenting Trends and Topics: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 01/24, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted January 24, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Finances, Education, Entertainment, No Children Zone, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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Join our Twitter chat today with other moms and dads about current topics and parenting trends.

Healthy All Over: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 01/17, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted January 17, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Nutrition, Culture, Relationships, Healthcare

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Health headlines are all over. Are you and your family paying attention? Check out our healthy family resources and join our weekly chat today for a chance to win.

When Friends Break Up With Your Family

Posted January 4, 2013 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

Tips, Social Skills, New Parents, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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It's a different kind of divorce but just as common. What do you do when your old friends divorce your family?