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Teen Moodiness: Is It Normal or Is It Depression?
July 21, 2015 Alane Butler

Teen Moodiness: Is It Normal or Is It Depression?

Teen Moodiness: Is It Normal or Is It Depression? Your teen prefers to sleep till 11:00am, is crabby when she wakes up, would rather talk to the dog than you, and isolates herself for hours at a time [...]

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Birth Order and Sibling Rivalry
July 21, 2015 Alane Butler

Birth Order and Sibling Rivalry

When a family decides to educate their children through Achievement House Cyber Charter School, one of the frequent concerns we hear from parents is about how to manage the age differences and persona [...]

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Establishing Curfews: How to Set and Stick With Them
June 22, 2015 Alane Butler

Establishing Curfews: How to Set and Stick With Them

Establishing Curfews: How to Set and Stick With Them Are you worried about your child staying out too late? Check out these tips to help you set reasonable limits that your child will obey. http://www [...]

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No
May 10, 2015 Alane Butler

No "Buts" About It

Nice job on cleaning your room Jack, but I wish you would start remembering to dust after everything is picked up. What was meant to be a compliment from you can feel like discouragement to your child [...]

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Stopping the Show
April 15, 2015 Alane Butler

Stopping the Show

Does your child enjoy a stage for acting out? Venues like a teenage party, the gaming aisle in Wal-Mart, or time with best friends provide places where they can manipulate parents into giving into the [...]

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Break the Habit of Arguing With Your Child
March 15, 2015 Alane Butler

Break the Habit of Arguing With Your Child

Disconnecting with an argumentative child is an effective way to break the habit of arguing. Instead of justifying why they should take out the trash or do their school work, state it directly and wal [...]

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Are You Setting Goals or Wishes With Your Child?
February 15, 2015 Alane Butler

Are You Setting Goals or Wishes With Your Child?

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the difference between a wish and a goal when directing our children. Below are two conversations between Johnny Appleseed and his mother. Which one is a goal [...]

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