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Helping Our Kids Feel Good By Doing Good

September 3, 2019

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We all want our kids to feel good. Ice cream. Beach days. Playdates. These are all great for bringing joy. But typically, these good feelings don’t last.

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The Case Against Boredom

August 27, 2019

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The “experts” say: kids are over-scheduled these days; life is too busy, so let them be bored. But is this really the best advice?

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What To Do When Your Child Lashes Out

August 21, 2019

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Lashing out in anger is something that can easily turn into a habit for our children. Anger is usually based on a strong sense of fear or sadness.

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What to Do When Your Child Is Fearless!

August 13, 2019

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Joel would ride his bike full tilt along the balcony, then execute a perfect skid. His mission? Get as close to the edge as possible. He was fearless.

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How to Tell Your Friend What Their Teen Is Doing on Instagram

August 5, 2019

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Telling your friends their teen daughter is making unwise, unhealthy, unsafe decisions – and probably lying to them – is awkward.

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What To Do When Your Child Lies To You

July 31, 2019

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Studies show that beginning at about the age of three, kids begin lying to conceal things they have done wrong and will readily lie to avoid punishment.

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Moving? How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School

July 17, 2019

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By: Dr Justin Coulson Dear Justin, I’ve been offered a promotion at work, which is great for the family – or at least it’s great for me and our income. Unfortunately it means a big move for my two boys (ages 7 and 10). They are both nervous about the move but especially about starting … Continue reading “Moving? How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School”