How to get kids away from video games

Do you worry that your kids are spending far too much time on violent video games, and not nearly enough time on games that stimulate their imaginations? Toy expert Chris Byrne has some tips for getting kids away from video games.

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How to help your child overcome shyness

It would be great if every kid were outgoing and poised, but many children are just naturally shy. How do you coax them out of their shells? Here’s great advice from Good Morning America Parenting Contributor and author Ann Pleshette...

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How to choose chocolates as a gift

Buying chocolates is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Here's how to impress a chocolate connoisseur without going broke, with advice from chocolate expert Clay Gordon, author of Discover Chocolate.

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How to give children more independence

How do you know when your child is ready for more independence and less adult supervision? Good Morning America Parenting Contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy has some excellent advice on how to know when it’s okay to give kids more...

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How to protect your daughter from cyber bullying

With kids on the Internet in so much of their spare time, bullying has moved from the playground to cyberspace. And some cyber-bullying is extremely hurtful. Author Rachel Simmons has some advice on how to protect your daughter from...

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How to communicate with children

Do you find yourself asking your children to do the same things over and over again, but it's in one ear and out the other? Do you wonder if your voice even made it in the first ear? Communication expert Alexa Fischer shares a few simple...

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How to avoid holiday over-spending

If you over-spend every year at holiday time, have you stopped to ask yourself why? Stacey Tisdale, author of The True Cost of Happiness, has some practical tips to help you avoid budget-busting and holiday over-spending.

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How to teach kids about money

How do you talk to your kids about money? Best selling personal finance author David Bach says it's never too early to teach them the value of money, and that includes how to earn it, save it, and give some of it away.

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How to get a resistant child into therapy

How do you get a depressed child into therapy when he just doesn't want to go? You can't force them, but there are some tactics that may help persuade them. GMA parenting contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy has advice for parents trying...

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