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Solution: The Non-Driver

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil April 5th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My son is 19 and shows no interest in getting a driver’s license. He’s failed the written test a couple of times and doesn’t want to talk about how to do better. He gets around fine on public transit, but sometimes I have to chauffeur him somewhere, and I
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Predicament: The Non-Driver

by Editorial Team March 25th, 2013| Parenting Predicament

My son is 19 and shows no interest in getting a driver's license. He's failed the written test a couple of times and doesn't want to talk about how to do better. He gets around fine on public transit, but sometimes I have to chauffeur him somewhere, and I

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Solution: Babysitter Wants to Bring Extra Child

by Playroom Supervisors March 22nd, 2013| Parenting Predicament
I have a babysitter who comes to the house and stays with my three-year-old son while I work. She’s asked if she can start bringing her two-year-old niece along with her. I don’t mind having another child with my son, but I kind of feel like I’d be paying
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Predicament: Babysitter Wants to Bring Extra Child

by Editorial Team March 11th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
I have a babysitter who comes to the house and stays with my three-year-old son while I work. She's asked if she can start bringing her two-year-old niece along with her. I don't mind having another child with my son, but I kind of feel like I'd be paying
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Solution: Refusing to do Homework

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil March 8th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
How do I get my third grader to do her homework when she refuses to? Is it a matter of timeouts or taking away a favorite toy until the work is done? She is so stubborn.

Absolutely not! The punishment routine definitely will encourage more stubborn behavior. Doing homework without
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Predicament: Refusing to do Homework

by Editorial Team February 25th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
How do I get my third grader to do her homework when she refuses to? Is it a matter of timeouts or taking away a favorite toy until the work is done? She is so stubborn.
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Solution: When to Medicate

by Editorial Team February 22nd, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My child's school has suggested medication for behavior problems, but I'm not sure. I know it's common to medicate children for this but I also hear it's often done when it's not necessary. How do we know it is necessary?

The National Institute of Mental Health says, "When the benefits
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Predicament: When to Medicate?

by Editorial Team February 11th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My child's school has suggested medication for behavior problems, but I'm not sure. I know it's common to medicate children for this but I also hear it's often done when it's not necessary. How do we know it is necessary?
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Solution: How Important is Coloring?

by Mrs. C. February 8th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My first-grade son doesn’t like to draw or color and sometimes doesn’t finish his schoolwork because of this. Should I ask his teacher to let him out of  coloring anything, try to get him more interested in it, or just let it go for now?

In my opinion as a
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Predicament: How Important is Coloring?

by Editorial Team January 28th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My first-grade son doesn't like to draw or color and sometimes doesn't finish his schoolwork because of this. Should I ask his teacher to let him out of  coloring anything, try to get him more interested in it, or just let it go for now?

 
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Solution: Teen and His Teachers

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil January 25th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My son’s a high school freshman, but he’s still letting his feelings about his teachers affect his work. He’s got one teacher he’ll do anything for, even artwork, which he’s never liked. But there’s another that he doesn’ t like, and when he’s doing an assignment for
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Predicament: Teen and His Teachers

by Editorial Team January 14th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My son's a high school freshman, but he's still letting his feelings about his teachers affect his work. He's got one teacher he'll do anything for, even artwork, which he's never liked. But there's another that he doesn' t like, and when he's doing an assignment for
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