About
Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents' questions on his website at www.rosemond.com.
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Dramatic emotions & teens
Dr. Rosemond urges parents of teens to let their children "stew in their own juices" when they become emotionally difficult.
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The Parentocentric Era
Rosemond reflects on child-rearing in the "parenting stone age" and longs for the days when parents were in charge.
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Child-proofing leads to independence in toddlers
Allowing your child to explore independently requires child-proofing your house adequately.
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Disobedience or developmental behaviors?
Sometimes a parent's perspective, not a child's behavior, is the issue in parenting. Dr. Rosemond addresses a parent's concern over "willful disobedience" by looking at what's age-appropriate behavior.
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Changing a negative attitude
Using "loving confrontation" to combat a child's doom & gloom attitude will help him change the habit of seeing negativity everywhere.
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Address issues one at a time
Don't try to solve every discipline issue at once. Instead, use "disciplinary math" to effectively address issues in an organized manner.
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Solving sibling conflicts
Strategies for handling "wild" siblings by taking one step at a time.
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Return to traditional parenting
Dr. Rosemond dispels today's child-centered approach to parenting, advocating for a return to 1950s-style traditions.
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"Trust me"
A newer form of "Because I said so," "Trust me" is a phrase every parent should have on the tip of her tongue.
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Senior "Beach Week" worries
Is it reasonable to allow your high school senior to join friends at "Beach Week?" Hear Dr. Rosemond's view on the issue.
More...Mar. 12, 2013 | Permalink
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