Articles tagged: Kerry Kelly Novick
parenting q&a: Ritalin only one part of the solution when a child keeps getting into trouble at school
Posted: Feb 07, 2012Dear Kerry, My 8-year-old son's teacher says he has ADHD and wants me to get the doctor to give him Ritalin. I am worried that he is getting into trouble at school and may fall ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Parents can help children fight back against fears
Posted: Jan 24, 2012Dear Kerry,My little one seems to be scared about so many things. Since he turned 4, bedtimes are harder and new situations are too. I worry about whether he is managing all right or if ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Why hugging matters: At the end your day, replace the frazzled rush with affectionate greetings
Posted: Dec 13, 2011Dear Kerry,Somehow the end of the day and the runup to the evening in our house is always a hassle. My husband and I get home from work, one of us has picked our kids ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: More children or not? Consider your feelings, too, when planning the size of your family
Posted: Nov 29, 2011Dear Kerry,My hubby and I are contemplating staying with just two children rather than going for a third. We have the finances and space for three. What are the general differences (if one can speculate) ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Understanding a toddler's motivation can pinpoint solutions when parents feel helpless
Posted: Nov 15, 2011Dear Kerry,I love my little boy very much, but sometimes he just drives me crazy. He’s only 16 months old, but he’s into everything. When I can’t control him I feel like I’m at the ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Are you a worrywart parent?
Posted: Nov 01, 2011Dear Kerry,When I recently mentioned something I read on a parenting site, my father-in-law got impatient. He said I was “overthinking” and “being a worrywart.” Parenting doesn’t just “come naturally” to me. I find it ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Teens need adults to help them through many changes and challenges of adolescent
Posted: Oct 18, 2011Dear Readers,On Oct. 4, I wrote about teenagers and how we can understand the importance of sticking with them to help them learn to keep themselves safe. But the apparent conflict is wider than that, ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Helping your teenager develop good judgment during her adolescence
Posted: Oct 04, 2011Dear Kerry,My 15-year-old daughter told me her friends have been getting together at another kid’s house after school. With no parents home, I’m worried about what they might get into, but I don’t want to ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Help children sort out mixed messages about 'telling' vs. 'tattling'
Posted: Sep 23, 2011Dear Kerry,My first grader already came home with tales of the ‘bad kids’ in her class. I’m not sure whether to believe her or tell her to mind her own business. Should I call the ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: 'Spoiling' children deprives them of necessary limits and challenges
Posted: Sep 06, 2011Dear Kerry,When I visited my sister-in-law with my kids this weekend I was shocked to see what brats my nephews were. They whined all the time and then always got their way. What is she ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: How do you know when you're ready for marriage and family?
Posted: Aug 20, 2011Dear Kerry,This isn’t exactly a parenting question, but maybe it is. I’ve been interested in your take on parenting issues when I have read your column. My fiance and I are 21 years old. We ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Talk with grandparents now to make sure visit with kids is pleasant, rather than a chore
Posted: Aug 06, 2011Dear Kerry,My brother and his family are going to join my family at our parents’ house for a week all together. I can already imagine that it may be difficult, since we have very different ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: 'Go The ---- to Sleep' book taps into parents' frustration about toddler bedtime
Posted: Jul 23, 2011Dear Kerry,My friends recently told with great glee about a book called “Go the F--k to Sleep.” I was kind of shocked by their reaction. What is this? What do you think?—SB, Virginia There is ... Read more »
Parenting: Reflections on the Fourth of July - holiday is a time to teach children about protecting their rights and those of others
Posted: Jul 09, 2011Dear Readers,As I enjoyed the parade, the sparklers and the hot dogs from the grill last week, I was reflecting on how easily we may neglect to think hard about the meaning of traditions and ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: Letting children help with severe weather plan may help make tornadoes and storms less scary
Posted: Jun 26, 2011Dear Kerry,My 7 year old is way too scared of tornadoes and thunderstorms. We live where there are sometimes a few storms, but the recent bad weather in other parts of the country has made ... Read more »
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