Topic: Vicki Panaccione

Common Halloween Anxieties

Scary costumes, ghoulish decorations, and strangers ringing doorbells can be monster-size challenges for kids who can't yet fully distinguish reality from fantasy, says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., of the Better Parenting Institute, in Melbourne, FL. Don't worry about the suit ...

5 Things You Shouldn't Tell Your Child

A stupid lie ruins your credibility, but a smart one keeps the kids happy and healthy. A parent needs to play the protector role, says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., the founder of the Better Parenting Institute. Avoid this embarrassing moment by setting ...

Toddlers and Trash

Many children this age throw out things that they shouldn't, or dumpster-dive for stinky treasure. "Toddlers are curious, and garbage has so many colors, smells, and textures," says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., founder of the Better Parenting Institute in Melbourne, FL ...

Explaining Yes and No

Up until now, your child's response to everything was probably a big fat " ") and "yes" is what she says when she's okay with a request or behavior ("Yes, you may have a cookie"), says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., a child ...

5 Things You Should Never Say

A stupid lie ruins your credibility, but a smart one keeps the kids happy and healthy. A parent needs to play the protector role, says Vicki Panaccione, Ph.D., the founder of the Better Parenting Institute. Avoid this embarrassing moment by setting ...