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Please check out my posts on the HuffingtonPost Parents section, Psychology Today, or click on the links below to read my articles on the following topics:
Bullying:
The Decisive Element in the Classroom: What Effective Classroom Teachers Do to Stop Bullying
Why Kids Choose Not to Intervene During Bullying Situations
5 Things Adults Need to Know About Cyberbullying
12 Do’s and Don’ts for Stopping Bullying
Is it Rude, Is it Mean, or Is It Bullying?
What Parents Can Do When Bullying is Downplayed at School
What Parents Can Do About Cyberbullying
Bullying: 10 Things Educators and Youth Care Professionals Can Do to Make a Difference
Revealing the Hidden Nature of Relational Aggression
4 Rules for Helping Kids STANd Up to Bullying
Keeping Bullies at Bay: Assertive Communication Skills for Kids
This Too Shall Pass: What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Kids from Bullying
Sticks and Stones: 3 Top Book Picks for Teaching Kids the Power of Words
Little Girls Can be Mean: A Book Review
Assertive Anger Expression for Children & Teens:
3 Foundations for Helping Kids Develop Assertive Anger Expression Skills
Teaching Assertive Anger Expression to Kids
On the Receiving End: Teaching Kids to Respond Well to Anger
Managing Passive Aggressive Behavior:
Three Steps for Improving Communication with a Passive Aggressive Partner
Three Strategies for Responding to a Passive Aggressive Spouse
Passive Aggression: 5 Reasons This Behavior Happens at Work
Fine. Whatever. 7 Passive Aggressive Phrases to Watch Out For
10 Common Passive Aggressive Phrases to Avoid
Being a Mom:
Do Your Responses Make Your Child’s Problem Better or (Gulp!) Worse?
2 Essential Traits of Great Girl Friends
4 Rules for Cell Phone Use by Kids
Are You Two at it Again? Why Sibling Rivalry Can Be Good for Kids
Handling Sibling Rivalry: Fairness vs. Equality
There Goes Mom of the Year: A Lesson on Personal Responsibility
What Your Children Will Teach You
Use It Or Lose It: How My Daughter’s Closet Reminds Me to Live in the Moment
For Richer or For Poorer: Making Contradictions Work for a Successful Marriage
Parenting and Child Development:
From Perfection to Personal Bests: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Gifted Children
Very Funny! Why Sarcasm is No Laughing Matter for Kids
Praise for Praise: Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem
What Is A Friend? A Brainstorming Exercise for Kids
All I Ever Needed to Know About Negotiation, I Learned From Silly Bandz
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Top Reasons to Involve Your Kids in Sports
Family Traditions, Activities and Crafts
Collections Contained: Helping Your Little Saver Preserve Precious Memories
Beating the Heat: Indoor Play Ideas for Your Creative Kid
How Did You Spend Your Summer? Making Charitable Memories with Children
Make Your Own Book Kits for Budding Writers
Clean Enough: Keeping the Focus on Family During Holiday Guest Preparations
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