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New Year’s Resolutions…Just Do It!

Dr. Ann — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:00:35 +0000

January of any year is famously all about promises. At the beginning of the year we usually reflect on the last and resolve to change in the year ahead. Change is good, it means we are moving forward and not feeling so stuck. But, where I always get stuck is the ‘talking’ about change instead [...]

Do you believe…in Santa Claus?

Dr. Ann — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:33:08 +0000

My kids are five years apart, so by the time my second was born my first was in kindergarten and well on his way to having other kids opinions influence him. I will never forget when he came home and told me that his friend Parker told him there was no Santa Claus. The look on [...]

Got Plans for the Holidays?

Dr. Ann — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:17:31 +0000

I am sure you are already planning where you will be for the holidays, what to buy, what you will donate to others, what parties you will attend, who will be coming over to your house, what to eat for special holiday meals and the list goes on and on. But, do you have a plan [...]

The Super Nanny is Wrong AGAIN!

Dr. Ann — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:04:04 +0000

Decided to check in on the Super Nanny show for this season after watching and commenting all last season. I wanted to see if this year’s prime time show was educating parents in accurate and helpful information. Much to my disappointment the show has not changed one single bit! Supper Nanny starts out by labeling the [...]

Parents Ask…Because Raising Kids Raises Questions!

Dr. Ann — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:56:37 +0000

www.parentsask.com is a new place to go on the Internet to get interesting, informative, and accurate parenting information. It’s a place for you to ask questions about your kids. You talk to other parents, get their opinions and suggestions for any issue you are facing in your family. You can post a question yourself, ask [...]

Do Six-Year Olds Need Zero Tolerance?

Dr. Ann — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:58:09 +0000

Six year olds are very smart and Zachary Christie is no exception. But, they are also naïve because of their lack of experience and judgment. Six year olds love to share, especially something new, love to tell stories and willingly show what they have to authority figures, like teachers and parents. This is exactly what [...]

Teens Grow Up Too Fast

Dr. Ann — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:17:29 +0000

There isn’t a generation that doesn’t think that their kids aren’t growing up too fast. Before your child becomes a teen there is dread and anticipation of how your life with your child will change. Even though your kids give you signs of what the future might hold, it’s hard to heed their signals because [...]

Back to Work Doubts

Dr. Ann — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:30:12 +0000

With the kids back in school now for a few weeks, many moms who chose to return to the workforce are having serious doubts over their decision and are starting to wonder if they, or their children, will suffer in the long run. The topic of staying in the home to raise your children versus working [...]

Coping with Back to School Conflicts

Dr. Ann — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:06:59 +0000

Hopefully your children’s transition from summer to school is a smooth one, but if not, here are a few tips on how to cope with typical back to school conflicts. Dealing with Heavy Homework after a Light Summer Homework can be piled on thick at the beginning of the new school year, or at least it seems [...]

How to Stop Manipulative Behavior

Dr. Ann — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:11:03 +0000

Does your child manipulate you? Do you ever feel like your child’s in charge and not you? If you answered “yes,” then you’re just like every other parent! But, even though you feel manipulated by your child, you may be surprised to learn that kids do a lot less manipulative behavior than you think. All parents [...]