PARENTING TIPS
Girls Being Mean to Each Other
Keeping Your Daughter Motivated in School
Fitting in with Other Girls

ASK THE DOCTOR Q&A
"Any time we are watching a movie or she sees people in love, my daughter...

"My daughter doesn't want to talk about female things of growing up...

"My daughter just turned 13. We fight constantly about homework...

"My 10 year old daughter is asking about sex...

"My daughter has a friend that has consistently lied to her, manipulated situations...

"My daughter thinks she may be depressed, OCD, and many other illnesses...

"I have a 7 year old daughter and for the past 2 years she complains of belly aches...

"How do you keep sisters from fighting? "
"My issue is that when I ask my 11 1/2 year old questions that make her think about her feelings or ask her to explain her thoughts to me, I always receive an answer of "I don't know."...

"How do I, with grace and tact, convince my 10 year old daughter that she needs to have her own sleeping schedule and should sleep in her own bed?...

"My daughter is in 6th grade and seems to have a lot of friends at school but never invites anyone over to our house...

"My 6 1/2 yr. old has a hard time going to bed at night...

"My 11yr. old is overweight (4ft. 10in.@120lbs.) and very unhappy about it...

"I have an 11 year old daughter and lately she has been very touchy....

"My daughter who is 8 years old is very smart but yet she has a hard time controlling her emotions she has had lots of stress in her life...

"My daughter started her period 3 months before her 11th birthday...

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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that asking "what" instead of "why" is more effective for addressing misbehaviors?

Did you know that it´s often a good idea to parent each of your children differently?

Did you know that cultivating gratitude in your child can promote feelings of happiness and self-worth?

Did you know that the local news and newspaper might do your child more harm than good?

Did you know that often being angry or frustrated with your children might...

Did you know that taking your role of parent less seriously...

Did you know that play can increase your child's attention levels?

Did you know that you shouldn't pay your child for their chores?

Did you know that your child does not have to "be friends" with everyone?

Did you know that you don't owe your child an explanation about...

Did you know that "helping out" could hurt your child?

Did you know that paying your child for good grades...

Did you know your body image can affect how your daughter feels...

Did you know that it´s okay for your daughter to experience problems...

Did you know that "boredom" can build skills?

Did you know that your own traditional gender roles might be limiting...

Did you know that a good disagreement can teach...

Did you know that laughter can help...

Did you know that "discipline" should always be...

Did you know that what you buy for your daughter tells her...

Did you know that overdoing compliments can make...

Did you know that knowing what your daughter is doing and with whom...

Did you know that the key to understanding your daughter´s friendships...

Did you know that rewarding your daughter for her good grades can...

Did you know that your primary role with your daughter is...

Did you know that trying to make your daughter "happy" can ...

Did you know that "quality time" does not make up for...

Did you know that most children in the U.S. watch television between...

Did you know that HOW you give praise and feedback makes...

Did you know that giving in to begging and whining may...

Did you know that taking care of your adult relationships can...

Did you know that focusing on making your daughter happy can...

Did you know that filling your daughter's schedule with activities can...

Did you know that solving your daughter´s problems could...

Did you know that letting your daughter explore her own style...

Did you know that calling your daughter "smart" may actually...

Did you know that your daughter needs your questions more...