Solutions to Parents' FAQs

•Antidotes to Spoiling Kids
No parent sets out to raise a spoiled child. Here are antidotes to spoiling kids . . . and not just over the holidays.

•Top 10 Spoiling Traps
Are you caught in these spoiling traps? Find out the traits of a spoiled child.

•Positive Discipline
Positive discipline alternatives to yelling, nagging, bribing, threatening and punishing.

•Avoid Spanking
Spare the rod: to spank or not to spank?  

• Eight Weapons in the War on Anger
Nancy offers parents & Educators effective skills to handle their anger without hurting or insulting kids.

Plus: Read Nancy's Parenting Tips

Other Parenting Experts

Dr. Robert Brooks
http://www.drrobertbrooks.com
Robert Brooks, a clinical psychologist, is a well-known speaker on resilience, self-esteem, motivation, and family relationships. His website includes his series of monthly articles, on topics ranging from violence in schools to youth sports to fostering responsibility in children. He is the co-author of "Raising Resilient Children," among other books.

Barbara Coloroso
http://www.kidsareworthit.com
KidsAreWorthIt.com, the website of parenting author and speaker Barbara Coloroso, includes information about her new book, "The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander," her previous books, and her workshops for parents and teachers.

Mimi Doe
http://www.spiritualparenting.com
Spiritualparenting.com is the website of Mimi Doe, author of "10 Principles For Spiritual Parenting," and the newly released "Busy But Balanced." The site includes advice for parents on raising caring and compassionate children. Offers a spiritual parenting "Thought for the Day," audio advice, and information on forming a spiritual parenting group.

Harriet Lerner
http://www.harrietlerner.com
Harriet Lerner is author of several best-selling books, including "The Mother Dance" and "The Dance of Anger," which I highly recommend. Her site offers Readers Guides for several of her books, the fun "Franny Game," and a Q&A advice column.

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
http://www.parentchildhelp.com
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, M.A. is the best-selling author of "Raising Your Spirited Child"with more than twenty years' experience as a pioneer and award winning educator in Minnesota's Early Childhood Family Education program. She is a nationally and internationally noted family educator providing training for parents and the professionals who serve them, workshops, small group discussions and private consultations.

Alvin Rosenfeld, M.D.
http://www.hyper-parenting.com
Alvin Rosenfeld's site offers information about his book "The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap." The book offers advice for over-extended parents on how to slow down and stop micro-managing their kids. The site includes "12 Ways to Avoid the Hyper-Parenting Trap," more selections from the book, and related articles.

Jim Trelease
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com
Jim Trelease is the author of "The Read-Aloud Handbook" and a major advocate of childhood reading. His site includes selected author profiles, suggested books and videos for kids, and a fun trivia quiz about great children's authors.

Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
http://www.anthonywolf.com
Anthony Wolf is a child psychologist and speaker. He is the author of several books, including "The Secret of Parenting" and the best selling "Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" His site includes several feature articles from Wolf's books, plus his calendar of upcoming events.

Featured Websites & Resources

The Center for Effective Discipline
http://www.stophitting.com
This site is useful for any parent who wants to find alternatives to hitting. This nonprofit organization provides information about the effects of corporal punishment on children and discipline alternatives. The site includes a Q&A for parents, legal information, related links, and information about SpankOut Day, USA.

Common Sense Media
http://www.commonsensemedia.org
This organization’s mission is to give parents, educators, and kids a choice and a voice about the media they consume. They are a non-partisan, non-profit organization which offers free membership. Common Sense Media has the philosophy of “Sanity Not Censorship.” They believe that parents deserve another choice besides saying “no” when it comes to media options.

Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities
http://www.smartkidswithld.org
This site offers useful advice for parents of bright children whose performance in school doesn't match their ability. Includes 5 ways to tell if your child has learning problems, recent news and research about learning problems, practical solutions for helping kids succeed, and a Q&A column with experts.

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