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92 "Dilemmas" videos

Erica Reischer on "But Dad lets me do it!"

Give kids credit for trying to get what they want, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer. But to keep the endless back-and-forth in check, follow this one guideline.


Erica Reischer on "I'm bad at math!"

Instead of focusing on whether they're "good" or "bad" at something, help kids see the value of hard work, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer.


Erica Reischer's favorite parenting tip

Parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer warns against making a common discipline mistake.

Erica Reischer: when your child says, "I hate you!"

Is it time for a stern lecture or a time-out? Neither. Parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer says by taking this approach, you'll get beyond these three ugly words.


Melissa Taylor on what to say when your child says, "I'm bored!"

"When my kids say, 'Mom, I'm bored!' they hate my answer," says Pinterest superstar Melissa Taylor. Find out why.


Christine Carter: What should a parent do when your child says, "I'm bored!"?

The author of Raising Happiness says parents shouldn't try to save kids from boredom. Besides, the complaint usually has nothing to do with being bored.


Christine Carter on discovering a learning disability

"Raising Happiness" author and sociologist Christine Carter reveals how she stumbled upon her own daughter's learning disability - and how parents can learn from her experience.


Madeline Levine's all-time top parenting tip

Renowned psychotherapist and Teach Your Children Well author Madeline Levine talks about something parents should do for their child's well-being.


Surprising advice about parenting books from a bestselling parenting-book author

Proceed with caution when it comes to parenting advice, says Madeline Levine, author of "Teach Your Children Well" - but there is one expert you should trust.

Ever feel like you're going to lose your cool with your kid?

America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says it happens to every parent. It's a matter of knowing how to turn off the switch and stop yourself before things turn ugly.


Do boys and girls react to criticism differently?

Absolutely! Stanford psychologist and Mindset author Carol Dweck says it’s night and day – and linked to the self-esteem gender gap.


Richard Weissbourd: When your child asks, "Who do you love the most?"

Harvard University family psychologist Richard Weissbourd says before answering, ask this question to get to the heart of the matter.