Parenting

• Helping Kids with Depression

  Children diagnosed with depression can be treated through medications and therapy. But Skip Corsini, a parent who has struggled with depression since childhood, says parents and others can help by paying careful attention to the social environment their children inhabit.

• Alcohol Poisoning

  Do you think it’s safe for your best friend to “sleep it off” after drinking too much too fast?

• A Security Money Can’t Buy

  I only rarely watch TV, and I was reminded why last week when after just 30 seconds of viewing I was advised by an “expert” child psychologist that I should talk to my kids about the war

• Talking To Children About Terrorism And War

  In today’s world, parents are faced with the challenge of explaining violence, terrorism and war to children

• Being Different

  On most days the furthest thing from my mind is my child being different from any other. That all changes, however, once we go out in public.

• Helping Girls Become Successful Women

  Dr. Rimm suggests ten tips to encourage and stimulate girls’ self-esteem and confidence, and help them to become eager to learn and ready to lead.

• Building A Child’s Self-Esteem

  Self-esteem has always been important in every day life. The term self-esteem refers to how children feel about themselves. Studies show that children who think very little of themselves may do inadequately in school.

• How To Get Children To Cooperate

  We must expand our parenting toolbox and see what techniques we are using. Some formulas need to be replaced, some routines need to be avoided, while other methods need to be sharpened.