Changing Schools
Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about easing the transition to a new school. To gain some perspective on the situation your children face realize that moving to a new state, city, neighborhood, house and starting a new school has ... [... more]
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Unplugging Power Struggles: Resolving Emotional Battles ...
 Good resource....lots of ideas and reminders.: This is a great tool to use in dealing with temper tantrums. There are several ideas and 'example' stories to learn from. While the advice leaves you saying 'oh yeah, that makes sense', it does work and is [... more]
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Afraid of the Dark
Jan Faull, M.Ed., answers a parent's question about dealing with a child's fears. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 are aware of the dangers of living in the real world, but they don't have the experience or judgment to put their fears into ... [... more]
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Biting Toddler
Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about a toddler who won't stop biting other children. For children between the ages of 18 months and 2 and 1/2 years, biting -- although disconcerting and hurtful is typical. It's a negative ... [... more]
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Teen Mood Swings
Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about a teen son's extreme mood swings. Unfortunately for parents of young teens their behavior is characteristic of what you describe as the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. As you depict your ... [... more]
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Teen Son's Temper
Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about dealing with a teen son's anger. The first and most worrisome aspect of this situation is fact that your son-for whatever reason-tore apart his bedroom. It's not okay for children to destroy ... [... more]
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Kids & Expensive Gifts
Jan Faull, M.Ed., answers a parent's question about managing kids' expectations regarding gifts during the holidays. Your children's wants as they anticipate their pile of gifts under the tree on Christmas morning is typical of most kids. Between ... [... more]
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Are Bedtimes for Teens Babyish?
Jan Faull, M.Ed, answers a mom's question about setting a bedtime on school nights for her teens. I would suggest setting a "bedroom time" for your teens, not a bedtime. This would be a time when they are required to be in their bedrooms each .. [... more]
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Dealing with Fads
Jan Faull, M.Ed, answers a parent's question about dealing with back-to-school shopping, including expensive fads. Tell your daughter how much money you'll give her to spend for school clothes. In addition, help find jobs at home, from family ... [... more]
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Violent Video Games
Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about the harmfulness of violent games. You don't need an expert to back up what your common sense and "gut" feelings are telling you. No responsible parent can endorse a game which involves [... more]
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Taming Toddler Aggression
What the best response is when our 2-year-old daughter hits a friend. Jan Faull, M. Ed, answers a parent's question about what to do when your child hits a playmate. Realize that it's not unusual for toddlers to hit similar-aged playmates. While ... [... more]
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Dress Code?
Jan Faull, M.Ed., answers a parent's question about the "ban" on T-shirts with slogans. I could give you my opinion about slogans on T-shirts, but I think it would be interesting for you to also ask those who established the "no sayings on [... more]
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