Going solo
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Children who are becoming more self-reliant and independent can be left home alone for short periods without suffering adverse psychological consequences. Parents can ease their kids into being comfortable at home in their absence by role-playing.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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How to raise an assertive child (but not an aggressive one)
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Children acquire an assertive attitude to interpersonal relations if they develop a sense of self-esteem at an early age. They learn to express their needs without using force and yield when others have the moral advantage.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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How to raise a child who'll stand up for herself
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Helping a child to become more assertive, rather than aggressive, can build confidence and help them in later life with difficult situations.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 2000
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