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  1. 2 Reasons Why Bribes And Punishments Don’t Work

    2 Reasons Why Bribes And Punishments Don’t Work

    by Susan Stiffelman

  2. 2 Ways Parents Train Children To Procrastinate

    2 Ways Parents Train Children To Procrastinate

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  3. 3 Surprising Mistakes Most Parents Make

    3 Surprising Mistakes Most Parents Make

    by Flourish

  4. 3 Things To Do Instead Of Criticizing Your Kids

    3 Things To Do Instead Of Criticizing Your Kids

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  5. 3 Ways You’re Stressing Your Kids Out

    3 Ways You’re Stressing Your Kids Out

    by Christina McGhee

  6. 5 Steps For Getting Your Child To Do Their Homework

    5 Steps For Getting Your Child To Do Their Homework

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  7. 5 Steps To Discipline Kids Effectively Between Households

    5 Steps To Discipline Kids Effectively Between Households

    by Christina McGhee

  8. 6 Things Every Co-Parent Should Stop Doing

    6 Things Every Co-Parent Should Stop Doing

    by Christina McGhee

  9. Are You Setting Unrealistic Expectations For Your Child?

    Are You Setting Unrealistic Expectations For Your Child?

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  10. Are You Stressed And Taking It Out On Your Kids?

    Are You Stressed And Taking It Out On Your Kids?

    by Christina McGhee

  11. A Healthy Approach To Releasing Anger And Pain After A Divorce

    A Healthy Approach To Releasing Anger And Pain After A Divorce

    by Christina McGhee

  12. A Simple And Fun Way To Get Your Child To Cooperate

    A Simple And Fun Way To Get Your Child To Cooperate

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  13. Avoid These 2 Words To Get Closer To Your Child

    Avoid These 2 Words To Get Closer To Your Child

    by Susan Stiffelman

  14. “Because I Said So” – Why This Hurts Your Child

    “Because I Said So” – Why This Hurts Your Child

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  15. Coping Skills You Don’t Want To Teach Your Children

    Coping Skills You Don’t Want To Teach Your Children

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  16. Do Your Kids Really Trust You?

    Do Your Kids Really Trust You?

    by Susan Stiffelman

  17. Do Your Kids Refuse Healthy Food?

    Do Your Kids Refuse Healthy Food?

    by Susan Stiffelman

  18. How Good Kids Sometimes Become Problem Adults

    How Good Kids Sometimes Become Problem Adults

    by Flourish

  19. How Negative Talk About Your Ex Hurts Your Kids

    How Negative Talk About Your Ex Hurts Your Kids

    by Christina McGhee

  20. How To Avoid Raising An Entitled Adult

    How To Avoid Raising An Entitled Adult

    by Susan Stiffelman

  21. How To Co-Parent To Make Your Kids Feel Loved, Happy And Secure

    How To Co-Parent To Make Your Kids Feel Loved, Happy And Secure

    by Christina McGhee

  22. How To Deal With Parental Guilt And Regret

    How To Deal With Parental Guilt And Regret

    by Susan Stiffelman

  23. How To Get Your Child To Open Up

    How To Get Your Child To Open Up

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  24. How To Get Kids To Open Up About Difficult Feelings

    How To Get Kids To Open Up About Difficult Feelings

    by Christina McGhee

  25. How To Get Your Kids To Respect You

    How To Get Your Kids To Respect You

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  26. How To Give Your Child Advice (And Get Them To Take It)

    How To Give Your Child Advice (And Get Them To Take It)

    by Susan Stiffelman

  27. How To Help Kids Adjust Between Households After A Split

    How To Help Kids Adjust Between Households After A Split

    by Christina McGhee

  28. How To Help Your Children Grow Up To Be Confident, Capable Adults

    How To Help Your Children Grow Up To Be Confident, Capable Adults

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  29. How To Make Your Ex Change

    How To Make Your Ex Change

    by Christina McGhee

  30. How To Parent Without Yelling Or Bribery

    How To Parent Without Yelling Or Bribery

    by Susan Stiffelman

  31. How To Raise A Resilient Child

    How To Raise A Resilient Child

    by Susan Stiffelman

  32. How To Stop Feeling Like A Lousy Parent

    How To Stop Feeling Like A Lousy Parent

    by Susan Stiffelman

  33. “I’m Stupid”—How Kids Form Negative Beliefs

    “I’m Stupid”—How Kids Form Negative Beliefs

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  34. Is Your Parenting Approach Driving Everyone Crazy (Including YOU?)

    Is Your Parenting Approach Driving Everyone Crazy (Including YOU?)

    by Susan Stiffelman

  35. Is Your To-Do List Stealing Your Parenting Joy?

    Is Your To-Do List Stealing Your Parenting Joy?

    by Susan Stiffelman

  36. Kids Need “Date Night” Too. Here’s Why

    Kids Need “Date Night” Too. Here’s Why

    by Flourish

  37. On Your Phone And Your Kid Wants You? Don’t Do This

    On Your Phone And Your Kid Wants You? Don’t Do This

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  38. One Word Divorced Parents Should Never Use

    One Word Divorced Parents Should Never Use

    by Christina McGhee

  39. Parenting Secrets For Raising Happy, Thriving Kids

    Parenting Secrets For Raising Happy, Thriving Kids

    by Flourish

  40. Phrases You Should Never Say To Your Kids

    Phrases You Should Never Say To Your Kids

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  41. Teens And Screen Time: How To Set Limits

    Teens And Screen Time: How To Set Limits

    by Susan Stiffelman

  42. The #1 Cause Of Burnout In Moms

    The #1 Cause Of Burnout In Moms

    by Flourish

  43. The #1 Secret To Calmer, More Effective Parenting

    The #1 Secret To Calmer, More Effective Parenting

    by Susan Stiffelman

  44. The 1 Question You Should Never Ask Your Child

    The 1 Question You Should Never Ask Your Child

    by Flourish

  45. The 2 Keys To Creating Stability For Kids After A Split

    The 2 Keys To Creating Stability For Kids After A Split

    by Christina McGhee

  46. The Dangerous Truth About Punishment

    The Dangerous Truth About Punishment

    by Flourish

  47. The Do’s and Don’ts Of Building Self-Esteem In Your Children

    The Do’s and Don’ts Of Building Self-Esteem In Your Children

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  48. The Fastest Way To Push Your Kid Away

    The Fastest Way To Push Your Kid Away

    by Flourish

  49. The Heartbreaking Mistake Many Parents Make After A Split

    The Heartbreaking Mistake Many Parents Make After A Split

    by Christina McGhee

  50. The Lifelong Fear You Can Help Your Child Avoid

    The Lifelong Fear You Can Help Your Child Avoid

    by Flourish

  51. The Most Powerful Tool In Your Parenting Toolbox

    The Most Powerful Tool In Your Parenting Toolbox

    by Susan Stiffelman

  52. The One Word You Should Never Ask Your Child

    The One Word You Should Never Ask Your Child

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  53. The Surest Way To Raise An Entitled Child

    The Surest Way To Raise An Entitled Child

    by Flourish

  54. What To Do If Your Co-Parent Is Toxic

    What To Do If Your Co-Parent Is Toxic

    by Christina McGhee

  55. What To Do If Your Kid’s Behavior Embarrasses You

    What To Do If Your Kid’s Behavior Embarrasses You

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  56. What’s Fair Isn’t Always What’s Best For Your Kids After Divorce

    What’s Fair Isn’t Always What’s Best For Your Kids After Divorce

    by Christina McGhee

  57. Why Behavioral Charts Don’t Work

    Why Behavioral Charts Don’t Work

    by Susan Stiffelman

  58. Why “Helping” Your Kids Actually Hurts Them

    Why “Helping” Your Kids Actually Hurts Them

    by Flourish

  59. Why “Nice” Parents Create Anxious, Unruly Kids

    Why “Nice” Parents Create Anxious, Unruly Kids

    by Flourish

  60. Why Praising Your Child Can Backfire

    Why Praising Your Child Can Backfire

    by Susan Stiffelman

  61. Why Punishment Harms More Than Helps

    Why Punishment Harms More Than Helps

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  62. Why Time-Outs Are A Big Mistake

    Why Time-Outs Are A Big Mistake

    by Flourish

  63. Why You Should Allow Your Kid To Suffer

    Why You Should Allow Your Kid To Suffer

    by Flourish

  64. Why Your Child Is Acting So Angry

    Why Your Child Is Acting So Angry

    by Susan Stiffelman

  65. Why Your Child May Not Always Feel Loved By You

    Why Your Child May Not Always Feel Loved By You

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  66. Will Your Child Develop This Lifelong Fear?

    Will Your Child Develop This Lifelong Fear?

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  67. Will Your Kid Grow Up To Feel Powerless?

    Will Your Kid Grow Up To Feel Powerless?

    by Shelly Lefkoe

  68. Words You Should Never Say About Your Child’s Other Parent

    Words You Should Never Say About Your Child’s Other Parent

    by Christina McGhee

  69. Worry You’ve Messed Up Your Kids?

    Worry You’ve Messed Up Your Kids?

    by Susan Stiffelman

  70. You “Lost It” With Your Kid. Now What?

    You “Lost It” With Your Kid. Now What?

    by Susan Stiffelman

  71. You’re Talking Too Much To Your Child

    You’re Talking Too Much To Your Child

    by Susan Stiffelman

  72. Your Ex Exploded In Front Of Your Kids. Here’s What To Say.

    Your Ex Exploded In Front Of Your Kids. Here’s What To Say.

    by Christina McGhee

  73. Your Kid’s Not Listening? Don’t Say This

    Your Kid’s Not Listening? Don’t Say This

    by Susan Stiffelman

  74. Your Kids Don’t Want To Spend Time With The Other Parent. Now What?

    Your Kids Don’t Want To Spend Time With The Other Parent. Now What?

    by Christina McGhee