Parenting

Parenting

Helicopter Parents Raise Kids Who Cannot Fly Alone

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC I was reading a recent article on the subject of “helicopter parenting” and how ...

Parenting

Your Child’s Toxic Friendships

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC Kids don’t come with a manual and neither does parenting. For the most part, ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment ™ January 2012: Does Your Child Have the Midwinter Blues?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell At this time of year kids and teens may be susceptible to the winter blues, which, ...

Parenting

Teach Young Children Cooperation For a Seamless Step Family Transition

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Submitted by Sarah Morris on behalf of Primrose Schools- the highest standard in preschools. Cooperation is a basic skill that ...

Parenting

What If Santa Can’t Afford Christmas?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC I had just turned off the evening news and was on my way to ...