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Dr. Newman is often asked for her perspective and advice on a variety of subjects ranging from coping with parental peer pressure to guilt-free refusals, from only child decisions to solving friendship tensions. These features address problems you may wonder about or face and offer practical solutions. They cover diverse topics (work, money, in-laws, adult child-parent bonds…) and are sorted into two section, “Parenting and Grandparents” and “Living Your Life.”

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Parenting and Grandparenting

Spanking detrimental to children, study says
CNN.com

Is the economy shrinking family size?
CNN Newsroom (Video)

Life fixes: 50 ways moms keep it together
Baby Center

Soccer Moms Beware
MSNBC News (Video)

Want Open Communications with Your Teen?
Success.com

The Hazards of Permissive Parenting
The Mother Company

Is it Selfish to Have One Child?
The Huffington Post

Do you humiliate your children without realizing it?
CBS (video)

How to Help Your Child Make Friends
WebMD

Tips for Tackling Kids
Today Mons on MSNBC

Benefits of Siblings
The Scientist

Spoiled Rotten:When you and your spouse differ on giving in to your children
Hitched.com

Overly Strict, Controlling Parents Risk Raising Delinq uent Kids
WebMD

Should Overwhelmed Working Women ‘Take It Like A Mom’ Or Ask For Help?
Forbes

Simple Ways to Bring Grandkids Closer
Best You/Aviva

Bragging Rights – When is it okay to brag about your kids )or grandkids)?
Bergen.com

In a Bad Economy, Opting for an Only Child
National Public Radio (NPR)

‘They’re Back’: 10 Tips for Parents of Boomerang Kids
BeliefNet

The waiting womb: Couples face challenges, enjoy perks of becoming parents later in life
Bend, OR Bulletin

When Grandma Can’t Be Bothered
The New York Times

Do-It-Yourself with Your Grandchildren: Project ideas and tips to make it a rewarding experience
Grandparents.com

Earn Those Points Now: Take care of your grandchildren, and they’ll take care of you.
Eldr Magazine

 

Living Your Life

How to Say NO at Work
Forbes

Committed to Family, Dedicated to Basketball
New York Times

How Working Moms Positively Impact Their Kids
GalTime.com

How to Reach Your Goals
WebMD

Making Peace With Your In-Laws
Parenting Magazine

Is Being an Alpha Wife Ruining Your Life?
Women’s Health Magazine

Top 3 Caregiving Tips for Only-Children (They Work for Siblings, Too)
AARP News

Navigate Company Social Events: How to Have Fun When It’s Not Strictly Social
Monster.com

There-s a reason ‘friendly’ financial advice is free
AOL Money & Finance

No joke: making peace with the in-laws
Christian Science Monitor