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Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents' questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.
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Older parenting rules might be worth a try
As the old parenting point of view fell out of fashion beginning in the late 1960s, the vernacular that accompanied it all but completely disappeared. Today’s parents don’t say to their children the sorts of things parents said to children in the 1950s and before, things like “You’re acting too big for your britches again, young man.”
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Is 5-year old touching normal or serious?
Rosemond addresses concerns over young children touching and parents' varied reactions.
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Why the deluge of potty-training woes?
Parent attitude makes a difference when toilet training young children.
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Mohawk hairdo could grow into big deal
Parents sometimes say yes to things that seems small, but that can lead to bigger problems down the road.
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4 words to stop an argument
Instead of trying to correct their child, parents should correct their own approach when kids become argumentative.
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How to finish toddler's toilet training
A mom asks what to do with her child who is still wetting the bed during naps and night sleep.
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What to do when a toddler pulls her hair out
Though many doctors say that behaviors like hair pulling are the result of attention seeking, Rosemond disagrees.
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Sassiness shouldn't be 'normal'
A sassy attitude should be addressed with 'The Amy Cure.'
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A 'Looney' cure for toddler head-banging
Tantrums, including head banging, are typical toddler behavior.
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How to keep up potty training at day care
Patience is needed when transferring toilet training skills from home to other settings.
More...Jun. 30, 2014 | Permalink
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