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PEP Tools

The Art of Encouragement

Sharing Responsibilities:   household tasks listed by age of child

PEP Talk Articles

Issue	Topics
October 2011	ScreamFree Parenting Tips
	Setting Limits and Halloween
September 2011	Cultivating a Culture of Encouragement
August 2011	Tweens & Teens: Negotiating the Sleep Deficit
	Finding Comfort in Routines

Articles written by PEP Leaders

	Parents' Voice blogs including articles by Emory Luce Baldwin and Wendie Lubic
	Archive of Heart of Parenting by Emory Luce Baldwin

Articles marked with asterisks earned the Parenting Publishers of America's award for excellence in column writing for Child Development and Parenting Issues.

Issue	Topic
November 2011	Scribbling as a Milestone in Your Child's Development
October 2011	Moms and Dads, Put Down the Camera
September 2011	Unplugged: Setting Limits on Your Kids' Screen Time
August 2011	In-Person Parenting: Skip the Screen and Focus on Face Time
July 2011	Finding Comfort in Books: How to Use Bibliotherapy With Your Young Child
June 2011	The Growth and Development of New Parents
May 2011	"I Hate You, Mom" -- Surviving Your Daughter's Adolescence
April 2011	Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Family's Schedule
March 2011	The Perks and Pitfalls of Raising an Only Child
February 2011	Annoying But Age-Appropriate: Coping With Preschool Behavior
December 2010	Doing Good for Goodness Sake
November 2010	I Have Needs, Too! Siblings of Special Needs Kids
October 2010	Winning the Whining Wars
September 2010	Teens Behind the Wheel
August 2010	What Makes the Baby Brain Tick?
July 2010	Talking with Teens: Finding the Words for Tough Topics
June 2010	Taking Time Out for Memory Making: A Father's Perspective
April 2010	Stop the Chaos! Rely on Routines That Work
March 2010	Practice Makes Progress
February 2010	When I Stopped Yelling
December 2009	Resist the Urge to Splurge: Why Less Means More for Kids
November 2009	From Grabbing to Gratitude: Encourage a Thanks-Giving Attitude
October 2009	Lessons in Letting Go: Preparing Your Teen for a Successful Launch	**
October 2009	Honey, I Wrecked the Kids -- A Conversation with Alyson Schafer
September 2009	Helping Discouraged Students "Grow Their Courage"
August 2009	Too Much, Too Soon: Keep Activities Age-Appropriate
July 2009	Building a Village: The Importance of Connection and Community
June 2009	Cooperation Without Exasperation: Parenting Kids with AD/HD
May 2009	Clever Mom, Courteous Kids: The Story of a Special Plate
April 2009	Avoid the Dine and Dash Syndrome: Setting the Table for Enjoyable Family Meals
March 2009	Ready for More Responsibility? Nudging Your Child Toward Self-Sufficiency	**
February 2009	Taming Temper Tantrums
December 2008	Raising Kids Who Get Giving
November 2008	The Fine Art of Visiting Art Museums with Children	**
November 2008	Raising Motivated, Positive, Capable Kids Q&A with Dr. Hallowell
October 2008	Parenting Your Teen For Independence
September 2008	Side-Stepping Power Struggles with Preschoolers
August 2008	Moving Up to Middle School
July 2008	Sibling Prep for Preschoolers
June 2008	Parenting Your Quirky Child
May 2008	Preschoolers and Their Pretend Pals
April 2008	11 Ways to Get Your Kids Outdoors
March 2008	Three Cheers for Chores!	**
December 2007	Manners Do Matter, Raising a Gracious Child
November 2007	Positive Parenting for Children with Special Needs
November 2007	Q&A with Adele Faber
October 2007	Witches, Ghosts and Goblins: Spooky, Not Scary, Halloween Fun
September 2007	Why "Good Job!" Can Be Bad News
August 2007	The Path to the Potty, Which Way to Go?
July 2007	Weathering the Storms of Preschool Emotions
June 2007	Connecting with Your Teen -- Shaping a Summer to Remember
March 2007	Resist the Urge to Rescue -- Let Your Kids Learn From Their Mistakes
February 2007	Disarming the Dawdler
March 2006	Taking Time (Out) to Get It Together
September 2006	Mornings Without Mayhem

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1/21/10 Washington Post:  Families and the Seductive Screen
(includes interviews with PEP leaders)

11/28/07 Montgomery Gazette article about PEP's 25th anniversary: PEP to Help with Parenting

12/20/06 Montgomery Gazette: Parenting Program Offers Tips on Raising Teenagers

Published Articles in PDF format:
March/April 2008 Bethesda Magazine: Are We Better Parents Than Our Parents Were?