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Practical Help from Dr. G – The Book!
By now you know that I’m a fan of simplicity. I know I probably drive some of you nuts with my constant plea for parents to dial things down. Let the children play, I whisper (maybe whisper-yell?)...
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That So-Called Mommy Problem
I love being a mom. I fought long and hard to become a mom, and I really do love it. I love being called mommy. I love when other people refer to me as mom…even if that means they forgot my name....
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Boys Will Be Boys No More
To know me is to know that I can’t stand it when parents make excuses for boys just because they are, well, boys. He’s just being a boy. That’s what boys do. That’s how boys play. He doesn’t know...
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Want Happy Kids? Teach Forgiveness.
Forgiveness. Chances are you’ve talked to your kids about forgiveness at some point. You’ve probably asked one child to forgive the other child for an unkind gesture or unfair treatment of some kind....
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Parenting Articles on Momtastic
I’ve been so busy freelancing everywhere else that I haven’t taken the time to share everything here. Many of you email me or look me up on Facebook to ask advice on specific topics, and I cover...
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How to Handle Conflict With Your Spouse
One of my editors asked me to write an article about handling the conflict that naturally arises during a marriage. Arguments happen – that doesn’t mean that a relationship isn’t working. In fact,...
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How to Inspire Your Kids to Spread Happiness
Today is the International Day of Happiness! While it might seem a bit much to dedicate a day to celebrating happiness, I think a day like this is exactly what we need in this world. Research shows...
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Your Must-Have Resource for Navigating Social Media With Tweens
Image via Amazon When I think back to middle school, I can’t help but remember the notes passed in study hall or in between classes. Do you like Katie? Circle one: YES or NO. Remember those? They...
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Plan the Perfect Playdate With Avery & Austin
To drop your child at my house to play is to leave structure behind. Do I supervise them? Of course! Do I feed them? Obviously. One thing I won’t do, however, is micromanage the play. By now you...
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Parenting with Presence with Susan Stiffelman
I read a lot of parenting books. When parents come to me for help, I need to know what they’re reading and why it speaks to them. When they come to me with the latest and greatest parenting...
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Support, Don’t Hover, to Raise Independent Kids
Sometimes it feels like parenting is a no-win situation these days. If you stick too close, you’re a helicopter. If you hang too far back, you’re not engaged. If you let your kids ride their bikes...
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Don’t Wait for November to Teach Gratitude
Earlier today my kids spotted a dime on the floor at the exact same time. This almost never happens. My daughter is dreamy like me and tends to have her head in the clouds. She doesn’t always see...
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Feelings Faces Magnets With The Happy Kid Handbook!
Big News!!! We are just one month away from the release of my first book, The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World (Tarcher Books, Penguin Random House)! I’ve been a...
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The Happy Kid Handbook on California Charter
Things are getting busy as we prepare for the 10/20/15 launch of The Happy Kid Handbook! If you’re curious about the book, check out this clip set to air on California Charter this week! I chatted...
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3 Phrases That Will Strengthen Your Bond With Your Child Today
It’s easy to talk about and practice unconditional love when we are rested, happy and healthy but when times get tough – the act of unconditional can fade away. And that’s just it. We all talk about...
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The Happy Kid Handbook in Stores Now!
Yesterday was an exciting day! Thanks to so many of you, The Happy Kid Handbook made it to #1 for parenting on Amazon! I am humbled by and grateful for your support. This is just the beginning. In...
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3 Reasons to Keep the Costumes After Halloween
My son is obsessed with football. He loves watching games. He loves discussing scores and plays. He loves throwing a football with his daddy and playing some version of two-person flag football. And...
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The Happy Kid Handbook on FOX NEWS Health
Image via pexels I’m back from a whirlwind trip of speaking at schools and media appearances to spread the word about The Happy Kid Handbook and, more importantly, to discuss childhood stress and...
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Drop Everything and Play!
The stuffed animals went to school today. They went to stuffed animal school, anyway. The bad news is that my kids are home sick (tis the season). The good news is that they’re home sick together so...
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3 Wishes for 2016
I’ve never been big on resolutions. It wasn’t a thing we did in our family. We didn’t sit around the table on December 31st talking about our plans for the coming year. We didn’t write out our plans...
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