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Special Strategies for Divorced and Blended Families | Dr. Phil

Special Strategies for Divorced and Blended Families

Dr. Phil says that most hurdles faced by parents in a nontraditional family structure are the same as those faced by parents in a traditional structure. " Kids are kids, and you shouldn’t assume that...

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The Five Factors for a Phenomenal Family | Dr. Phil

The Five Factors for a Phenomenal Family

Starting right now, you can begin to make choices and take day-to-day actions that will create nothing short of a phenomenal family. You can choose to have one if you just resolve to do it and know...

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A Discipline Questionnaire for Parents | Dr. Phil

A Discipline Questionnaire for Parents

Want to know how well you are parenting your children? Take Dr. Phil's test by answering true or false to the following questions.

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Tool 2: Parenting with Clarity - Communication Audit

In Dr. Phil's Seven Tools for Purposeful Parenting, he stresses the importance of communication with your children.

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Children's Needs While Going through a Divorce | Dr. Phil

Children's Needs While Going through a Divorce

A child's psychological needs are greatly increased during and after a divorce. They live in the middle of an economic and emotional roller coaster, experiencing guilt, fear and confusion. If parents...

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What to Do When You Disagree on Discipline

What to Do When You Disagree on Discipline

Disciplining children can turn parent against parent, even in the best of marriages. Randie and Fenton disagree on how to punish their children, and argue about it so much that Randie often leaves to...

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Suicide Myths

Suicide Myths

A recent rise in teen deaths by suicide has parents and educators concerned. Is your loved one at risk? Dr. Phil sheds light on common myths.

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Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Victims

Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Victims

The damages caused by child sexual abuse last a long time without the proper healing. Dr. Phil explains the impact on victims:

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Suicide Warning Signs | Dr. Phil

Suicide Warning Signs

Suicide is on the rise. In fact, it's the third leading cause of death among teens. Sixty percent say they've thought about it, and nine percent admit that they have attempted it at least once. Don't...

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5 Things All Parents Should Require From Their Children

5 Things All Parents Should Require From Their Children

Dr. Phil says that parents must require certain behavior from their children so they will learn how to succeed in the world. He says it’s a parent’s duty to make sure their children conduct...

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7 Rules Of Engagement With Your Child

7 Rules Of Engagement With Your Child

Communicating with your child can be difficult, so it’s important that you discipline yourself to get your message through the right way. Even if your child displays eye rolling or heavy sighs, or...

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"My Daughter Won't Let Me Date"

Gloria, a single mom, has a great relationship with her 15-year-old daughter Kylie " as long as Gloria isn't dating someone. "When my mom is dating, I feel that she likes the other person more than...

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