As a family and relationship expert, social psychologist Susan Newman is often asked by the media for her perspective and advice. Below is a sampling of articles on a variety of subjects ranging from coping with parental peer pressure to guilt-free refusals, from only child dilemmas to solving friendship tensions. These features address problems you may wonder about or face and offer practical solutions. They are sorted into two sections: “Parenting and Grandparenting” and “Living Your Life” which looks at many areas: work, money, in-laws, adult child-parent bonds, and more.
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Is the economy shrinking family size?
CNN Newsroom
Committed to Family, Dedicated to Basketball
New York Times
‘They’re Back’: 10 Tips for Parents of Boomerang Kids
BeliefNet
Most Embarrassing Kid Moments: What to do when your child says the darndest things
Babble.com
How Parents Became Cool
Wall Street Journal
Spanking detrimental to children, study says
CNN Health.com
Tough talk about tough times: How parents can talk to kids about the economy
New York Daily News
The waiting womb: Couples face challenges, enjoy perks of becoming parents later in life
Bend, OR Bulletin
For some, helicopter parenting delivers benefits
The Boston Globe
Baby Boomers Moving in with Adult Children
US News & World Report
Grandparents answer a call
Christian Science Monitor
When Grandma Can’t Be Bothered
The New York Times
Making Peace With Your In-Laws
Parenting Magazine
Busy mom’s guide: How to do everything faster (and better!)
Baby Center
Spoiled Rotten:When you and your spouse differ on giving in to your children
Hitched.com
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
The Kids are Not OK: When Adult Children Flock Back to the Nest
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Going Bonkers Magazine
Parents Receive Peer Pressure, Too! It’s Not Just Kids Who Feel the Push to Conform
Georgia Family Magazine
Little Busybodies: How to answer all those questions
Parenting Magazine
When Your Child Causes an Accident
New York Daily News
Kid’s parties at spare-no-expense prices: Party hats and cakes become castles and caterers. Is the birthday-party arms race out of hand?
MoneyCentral-MSN.com
Grandparent Power: Nurture grandparent love
Working Mother Magazine
What Parents Won’t Ask For: But really, really want for their children
Grandparents.com
Trendy tykes wear parents’ attitudes on their sleeves: Some declare latest move in children’s clothing hip, while others find troubling the tone such outfits set
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
There’s a reason ‘friendly’ financial advice is free
AOL Money & Finance
10 Quick Confidence Boosters: Feel instantly better about yourself with these simple tips
Woman’s Day Magazine
How to Make Your Marriage Merrier
Elle
De-Stress Your Weeknights
Good Housekeeping
Is Being an Alpha Wife Ruining Your Life?
Women’s Health Magazine
No joke: making peace with the in-laws
Christian Science Monitor
Healthy Relationships: E-Mail Breakups & Text-Message Squabbles
Shape
Letting Up and Letting Go: Take charge of your emotions before they take charge of you.
Vibrant Life Magazine
Four Steps to Better Work Boundaries
YahooJobs.com
When a Man Loves the Internet
TechNewsWorld
Keeping Friends: Americans’ inner circles are shrinking, despite technological innovations that make it easier than ever to stay connected
Arizona Daily Star
Navigate Company Social Events: How to Have Fun When It’s Not Strictly Social
Monster.com
A guide to guilt-free refusals: Overcommitted but just can’t turn someone down?
Dallas Morning News
How to get the happiness you deserve – Go ahead and indulge your guilty pleasures. It turns out they’re good for you!
Ladies’ Home Journal
It’s my vacation, and I’ll do what I want to- Avoiding hassles and compromises with friends.
Women’s Health Magazine
No One’s Family is Normal
RevolutionHealth.com
Change your relationship, change your life
Dayton Daily News/Cox News Service
The People’s Bank: How to borrow from the people who love you without making
them hate you
Business Week
