Parenting.com / Dr. Gail Gross The True Effects of Parents Shaming Their Kids Online August 7, 2015

A mom posts a video online blasting her teen daughter for posting racy photos to Facebook. Another mom takes advantage of a barber shop offering to give her son an “old man haircut” to teach him a lesson, then shares the photos on social media. These parents’ online child shaming acts are far from rare. Just search “child-shaming video” on YouTube, and you will find more than 30,000 matches. (more…)

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Care.com / Dr. Gail Gross 2- and 3-Year-Old Tantrums — and Beyond! August 7, 2015
3-year-old crying

If you’re worried what to do about those 2-year-old tantrums (or 3-year-old tantrums, and so on), you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves at the mercy of their child’s screams when they’ve said “no” to a plea for a toy or snack. Usually these stormy scenes play out in a public place. While passersby stare in judgment, you want to hide in a hole. (more…)

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Yahoo! / Dr. Gail Gross Being too friendly and accommodating might contribute to depression August 5, 2015
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