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How to Motivate Your Child

Got a kid who doesn’t seem interested in sports, art or other activities? Drags his feet at doing chores? Can’t finish what she starts? Our expert, Dr. John Mayer, helps us figure out how to light an appropriate fire under our flock’s behinds.

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Making Room for Baby

New baby is coming! How can we help prepare our children for the imminent household revolution? Dr. Debra Lobato, PhD, lends us her words of sibling wisdom.

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Parenting Together with Less Conflict

When it comes to co-parenting, conflict is inevitable. How can we lessen the tension, and deepen the understanding? Lisa Schab, L.C.S.W., gives a detailed interview, giving us tools to problem-solve.

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How to Change Your Life

Abbie Schiller, CEO & Founder of The Mother Company shares how to create a “Vision Quest” in which you take the time to sit down and really think about your goals and how you can achieve them.

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The Hazards of Permissive Parenting

Do big tearful eyes staring up at you make it impossible for you to say “no” to your child? Dr. Susan Newman says our generation is trending towards permissive parenting, and the whole family is suffering as a result.

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Teaching Children to Accept (and love) Difference

In an increasingly global and diverse world, how can we teach our children to accept and celebrate the differences between people? Dr. Christy Tirrell-Corbin offers up some tips for parents on how to tackle this often challenging subject.

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The Power of Grit

We’re told as young adults, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But try telling that to a toddler. Psychologist and author Vicki Hoefle talks to us about the importance of instilling “grit” in our kids to ensure they live a joyful and abundant life as adults.