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Developmentally-appropriate Perspectives on Friendship

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Like mile markers along a highway, children pass through numerous developmental stages on their way to adulthood. While most parents are familiar with the physical and mental developmental milestones like learning to crawl, walk or speak, less well-known are the ways a child’s development affects his or her perspective on friendship.  In a recent segment on KTVI-TV in St. Louis, Dr. Hyken explains how children perceive relationships at various ages to help parents offer the best guidance and support.


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Your Child’s First Sleep-Away Camp

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Sending a child to sleep-away camp can be a positive, life-changing experience for the camper but can cause anxiety in parents as the departure date approaches. In this recent segment on KTVI-TV in St. Louis, Dr. Hyken offers tips for parents and children to make summer camp a success. The story is also featured in the Ladue News. Download the full article here.


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How to discuss environmental disasters with children

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The occurrence and aftermath of major natural disasters can be particularly difficult to explain to children.  Effectively dealing with the complex range of emotions and questions children may have in reaction to this kind of news is key for parents who want to provide information while protecting kids’ sense of well-being and safety.  Dr. Hyken recently offered tips for parents and caregivers on KTVI-TV in St. Louis.


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How to Parent Rebellious Adolescents

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Questioning authority can be a positive indicator of growth and development in teens, but it can also be a challenge for parents. Fortunately, there are strategies parents can use in dealing with this period of burgeoning independence. In this recent segment from KTVI-TV in St. Louis, Dr. Hyken shares tips for effectively managing the parent-child relationship in the midst of those trying teenage years.


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Dealing with ADHD in Your Partner

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition we most often associate with children, even though adults commonly suffer from this disorder as well. In this segment from KTVI-TV in St. Louis, Dr. Hyken offers advice for adults who notice symptoms of ADHD in their partners.


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Dealing With Your Children’s Choice of Friends

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At some point in every child’s development, parents are likely to disagree with their children about their choice of friends. However, a parent’s approach to tackling this common dilemma can make all the difference. Dr. Hyken offers tips on how best to negotiate the tricky terrain of undesirable friendships in this segment from KTVI-TV in St. Louis.


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5 Ways to Combat the Post-holiday Blues

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When the excitement of the holiday season gives way to the slower pace of January, many people experience a decline in mood that can be best characterized as the post-holiday blues. Dr. Hyken explains the phenomenon and offers tips to avoid feeling down at the start of the new year.


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Dealing with Divorce During the Holidays

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The holiday season can bring about a difficult time for children who are coping with divorce in their family. Dr. Russell Hyken speaks on STL Moms about how to create a stress-free holiday season for your child and family, by communication and setting expectations.


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Kids and Sports: Three-Sport Athletes

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Dr. Russell Hyken talks on STL Moms about the most important aspects for parents to focus on when it comes to enrolling and participating in youth sports. Learn what questions to ask your children so you can come to an agreement on their sports and athletics schedule.


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Arguing In Front of the Kids

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Many parents have argued in front of their children. However, while you may pick up and move on, have you ever wondered what lasting impression it is leaving on your kids?