Helping kids understand the government shutdown
The government shutdown has affected many people in big and small ways. Here are some tips for helping your kids cope with the situation.
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Q&A: How can I limit my child’s screen time if most of it comes from school?
The push in schools to use technology to teach accomplishes both teaching content and teaching the use of technology, which is an important skill. It’s the passive and non-interactive screen time that seems to be less valuable; and too much of that can cause problems.
Helping your teen navigate their emotional landscape
You can help your teen learn the skills to get through sticky situations, and come through as a healthy young adult with few bumps in the road.
Q&A: My kids are constantly fighting for attention from me and my wife. What do I do?
Our two girls are constantly kids are constantly fighting for attention from me and my wife. What is the best way to help them see that they are both important and no one is getting a “raw deal”?
Q&A: How do I get my child to play with their older friends?
Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about helping her daughter play with her friends.
