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Adult Children Living at Home? How to Manage without Going Crazy

May 23rd, 201103:09 PM ET

By Empowering Parents

More and more adult kids are coming back home—or never leaving in the first place. In fact, if you are in this situation, you are not alone. A recent study says that nearly 53 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds in the U.S. reside with their parents. Whether your child is contributing his fair share or driving you up the wall with irresponsibilit...
Q: At what age should I allow my child to have a Facebook or Twitter page?

May 23rd, 201101:20 PM ET

By Catherine Hickem, LCSW

Allowing children under the age of twelve to use social media is typically asking for problems. Parents will hear the argument that everyone has a Facebook or Twitter account, but don’t let that stop you from being firm on this matter. Once your child has one of these outlets, you are going to have to be involved quite frequently in or...
Q: At what age should I allow my child to use a computer? There are educational programs available for children as young as 3-years-old.

May 17th, 201109:24 AM ET

By Catherine Hickem, LCSW

Today’s young children are being exposed to the computer at very early ages. In fact, there is software that introduces a young child to the computer in order to make it more appealing and fun. Some of these products can be helpful in learning numbers and ABC’s, but they should not replace books, flash cards, puzzles, and parental interac...
7 Tools to Stop Fighting in School and at Home

May 12th, 201109:09 AM ET

By Empowering Parents

James discusses exactly what to do when your children get in trouble for fighting at school or at home—and the right kinds of consequences to give them so they learn to use appropriate behavior instead of lashing out when they feel like hitting someone the next time. Read on to find out the steps you can take toward resolving the problem of ...
Q: My adopted 4-year-old daughter wants to have a relationship with her aunt, who is really her mother, but she doesn’t know…

May 09th, 201109:41 AM ET

By Catherine Hickem, LCSW

I legally adopted my sister’s baby at birth. My daughter is a very smart 4-year-old. I just know she is going to start asking questions soon even especially since it just so happens her skin is much darker than mine and the rest of the family too. I just need to know things like HOW and WHEN to say WHAT. My sister thinks the child alre...
How to Deal with Lying in Children and Teens

May 04th, 201102:01 PM ET

By Empowering Parents

When you catch your child in a lie, it's natural to feel betrayed, hurt, angry and frustrated. But here's the truth: lying is normal. It's wrong, but it's normal. In fact, we all do it to some degree. Consider how adults use lies in their daily lives: When we're stopped for speeding, we often minimize what we've done wrong, if not out–an...
Q: My husband and kids always ask what I want for Mother’s Day. I hate to see them spend their money on things I really don’t need but they say buying me a card is not enough. How can I convince them otherwise?

May 03rd, 201110:46 AM ET

By Catherine Hickem, LCSW

Be grateful that your husband and children want to acknowledge you, but try to convince them that taking the time to care enough to communicate what they value about you will mean more than any gift they can buy. I often tell husbands that the #1 thing they can do that will blow their wives away is to take the time to write up the top ten things t...

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