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When Your Child Hates Compliments

Reasons why receiving a compliment feels so uncomfortable for some kids and possible solutions.

What Is Psychologists’ Favorite Word?

One small word encompasses a big shift in thinking that can help people become unstuck.

Is Your Child “Addicted” to Screens?

How can you tell if your child's screen use is a problem? What can you do to help your child make smart about online activity?

When Your Child’s Best Friend Is “Stolen”

For children, the feelings of jealousy and betrayal when a close friend starts spending time with someone else can be as intense as those of teens or adults coping with infidelity.

When Your Child’s Best Friend is “Stolen”

For children, the feelings of jealousy and betrayal when a close friend starts spending time with someone else can be as intense as those of teens or adults coping with infidelity.

3 Levels of Stress Management

Stress is like a river with three waterfalls, representing three levels at which we can intervene. In general, the higher up-stream we address stress, the easier it is to handle.

Not All Homework Help Is Helpful

Battles over correcting homework may cause more harm than good. Here are better ways to help your child with homework.

Not All Homework Help is Helpful

Battles over correcting homework may cause more harm than good. Here are better ways to help your child with homework.

When You Don’t Like Your Child’s Friend

You may be tempted to forbid your child from hanging out with a friend you don’t like, but there are other options that can help your child learn about navigating relationships.

Overstepping Boundaries: When Your Kid Comes On Too Strong

Some children struggle socially because they frequently overstep personal boundaries, angering peers. Being aware of common boundary violations can help children avoid them.