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I hate to see anyone, but especially caring parents, preyed upon by unscrupulous advertisers. I got ads for two products... more

A mom wants to know how to help her son fix his bully situation. Should she/dad step in? Or is... more

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You hear it all the time, "Kids will test your boundaries." "He's testing me!" "It's normal for kids to test... more

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It's heartbreaking as a parent when you hear your child say kids are being mean at school or that they... more

Erin gives guidance along with some very specific tips to a mom struggling with her 8-year-old's rude and disrespectful behavior.... more

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At some point, our children will encounter adult authority figures whose way of teaching, guiding, and interacting is more harmful... more

It seems like another approach to parenting gets introduced every year! How can we keep them all straight? How do... more

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We used to take a pretty hard stance on digital technology in the lives of children, especially young children. Dr.... more