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Dr. Laura Markham
PhD
Relationships - Parenting, Children, Early Childhood, Dating
10 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Shyness
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Shyness in children can be devastating and hinder their growth. Learn practical strategies to help your child overcome shyness.
10 Tips To Prepare Your Child For A New Sibling
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Bringing a new baby into a house can be stressful on a sibling. Take a step-by-step tutorial on how to successfully introduce a new baby to his/her siblings.
12 Great Homemade Presents to Make with Your Kids
Dr. Laura Markham PhD

No need to spend a fortune on gifts; your kids will love making them for grandparents, cousins and teachers, and the recipients will treasure them. This list of twelve homemade gifts that kids can make will get your creativity fired up.
12-Step Program to Help Your Toddler with Separation Anxiety
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Separation for young children can be traumatizing (for the toddler and the parent). Find out how to ease your child into separating without the fits and tantrums.
15 Everyday Strategies to Teach Your Child Values
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Teaching math to a child is one thing, but teaching values to a child seems like a very daunting task. Learn some helpful strategies for teaching important values to your children.
Bedtime for Toddlers: Ten Steps to Sleep Without Tears
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Bedtime for toddlers can be the most difficult time of the day for parents. Learn some practical strategies for ensuring a smooth bedtime without the fight.
Breastfeeding: 10 Essential Steps to Success
Dr. Laura Markham PhD

Research shows unequivocally that breastfed babies are healthier and smarter, and that the longer babies are nursed, the healthier and smarter they are. This article offers ten strategies to insure happy breastfeeding for mother and child.
Connecting with Your Kids: Navigating the Terrific, Turbulent Tween Years
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
The years between childhood and the teenage years provide a special challenge to parents. Learning some helpful approaches to relationships with tweens can make this period less stressful for everyone.
Connecting with Your Kids: Strategies for Tough Conversations
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Even grownups who are expert communicators often have trouble communicating with their own children. Learn some helpful tips for openly and honestly communicating with children.
Coping with and Maybe Curing Colic
Dr. Laura Markham PhD
Colic is traditionally defined as 3 hours or more of daily crying, at least three times a week. It is important for parents to understand effective strategies for coping with, and reducing, the effects of colic.