My child was hospitalized following a dog bite. Should we handle her differently when she comes home? MOLLY: This came from ... Continue reading
Category Archives: Ages: 6 – 9 yrs
How Do I Help My Child Recover From a Traumatic Experience?
My child was hospitalized following a dog bite. Should we handle her differently when she comes home? MOLLY: This came from ... Continue reading
How Should I Handle My Child’s Violent Outbursts Toward Her Parents?
My six-year old daughter behaves violently toward us when she is at home with family but not when she is outside ... Continue reading
Does Birth Order Determine My Child’s Future Success?
How much does birth order play a part of my kids’ characteristics? MOLLY: This came from a reader based in Los ... Continue reading
Mind Your Manners: Teaching Social Skills to Your Children
How do you help children who don’t naturally have social skills to develop them? MOLLY: This question came from a mom ... Continue reading
Things to Consider When You Hire a Nanny
What should I look for when hiring a nanny? MOLLY: This question came from a reader in upstate New York who ... Continue reading
Dealing with Separation Anxiety as a Single Parent
My 5-year old cries when I’m not home for dinner and my girlfriend and I don’t know what to do. MOLLY: ... Continue reading
Help! My Child Is Disrespectful to Me
My daughter is almost 9 and is constantly disrespectful to me and to others. How should I deal with it? MOLLY: ... Continue reading
Behavioral Modification Approaches To End Tantrum Cycles
When my 7-year old boy wants something (let’s say a cookie) he often continues asking for it until it turns into ... Continue reading
My Kid Whines to Get What She Wants
My daughter is 8-years old and when things don’t go her way she whines or starts to cry. MOLLY: This question ... Continue reading
When Kids Prefer the Fun Parent In A Divorce
How Do I Compete When My Ex Is The “Fun” One? MOLLY: This question came from a reader in Michigan. She ... Continue reading