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Have you ever heard someone talk about how well-behaved your child is and thought in disbelief, "Excuse me? Are you talking about my kid?" While we usually enjoy hearing good things about our children, being told that your child is an angel by others can be confusing and frustrating when she"s out of control at home. It"s one thing if you […]

Do you ever wonder if your rules are too strict or too lenient? When is it time to reel your child back in, and how will you know when it"s safe to loosen the reins a bit? Most importantly, is your child ready for more independence, or showing clear signs that she"s not? […]

Over the years, as technology has evolved and material things have become more readily available, our society has developed a strong sense of "the wants." In this modern world, we don"t like to wait for things like computers, cars and houses delayed gratification is a thing of the past. Our children have embraced this sense of entitlement like […]

Let"s face it, "No" gets a reaction. Kids thrive on the connection they have with you, and if a child is always negative, they will usually get a reaction from their parents. As odd as it sounds, sometimes the negativity spewing from your child"s lips is not meant to sound as bad as it does. She may simply want contact with you, albeit ne […]

When your teen is angry and screaming at you, the temptation for many of us is to fight back and scream louder so you "win" the argument. But what does that do? It's natural to want to push back or stand up for yourself if someone pushes your buttons or provokes you in some way. We often unknowingly internalize this message and it becomes a pa […]

Does it ever seem as if you"ve tried every parenting approach out there, only to find that nothing works with your child? Kids who exhibit behaviors of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can leave you feeling confused, frustrated, angry and disappointed. It often seems like nothing matters to them, which can make it hard for you to know how to respond […]

Does your child use anger or threats to get what he wants? Does he pick fights and blackmail you emotionally? Or maybe he acts helpless or plays sick to get out of doing chores or homework. Whether kids manipulate us aggressively or passively, this behavior makes most of us feel out of control and "played" by our kids. Debbie Pincus, creator of Cal […]

If you"re the parent of a teen, you"ve probably heard a version of this coming from your child"s lips or expressed with an eye roll or door slam. It"s very painful for us when our children suddenly can"t stand the sight of us, and act like they"d rather die than be seen with us. On top of that, many kids become disrespectful whe […]

I was having coffee with a friend recently when she leaned across the table and said, "No matter what I do as a parent, I feel like I"m being taken for granted. All my child seems to do is yell at me, ignore me or ask me for things. I just feel so unappreciated." […]

Many parents today are faced with a dilemma: How do I support my adult child in becoming independent? Do I let my adult child live in my home while he or she struggles to find a job? These parents think, "The economy is bad...maybe there really are no jobs out there. Should I continue paying for things like my child"s vehicle, insurance, clothes an […]

Glencoe calendar for Feb. 23, 2012Glencoe NewsThe club has a relaxed, drop-in atmosphere and is open to adult and teen chess players of all skill levels. The club doesn't offer any formal classes, but advanced players are always willing to help those who are less experienced.and more » […]

6abc.comParenting: Tips for keeping kids safe online6abc.com"We do have groups for school, for each of my classes, where we collaborate on different work and share study guides and go over the homework and stuff like that." Micah says, "In school we type stuff and outside of school we have certain homework ... […]

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, GROSSE POINTE HOSTS MOTHER/DAUGHTER HEALTH SERIESPressZoom (press release)“The teenage years can strain the relationship between a mother and daughter,” says Jennifer McMann-Buszka, MSN, and board-certified women's health nurse practitioner, Parenting program, Beaumont Health System. “Teens often times heed motherly advice ... […]

Parenting directory availableInsideHalton.comProduced by Our Kids Network, the Halton Parenting Directory is now available — covering up to September. The directory is a comprehensive listing of parenting programs and workshops aimed at helping parents and other caregivers access learning ... […]

How to Win My Vote for Obama, Seriously!The New AmericanAnd poor performance isn't limited to teens who just don't try. Lackluster performance begins with the little tykes: The US Department of Health and Human Services found that the Head Start program is an across-the-board failure.and more » […]