Diablo Magazine Articles by Susie Kohl

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The Gift of Time, the Joy of Giving - December 2005
Toys Are Cool, But Fostering Values Makes For A Truly Special Season

Whistle While They Work - March 2006
Laundry, vacuuming—even making skateboards—build kids’ skills and confidence

Tricks for Talking to Teens - June 2006
We've all learned that lectures don't work. Here's what does.

Surviving the Back-to-School Blues - September 2005
A parenting expert explains how to readjust to life after Summer.

Teaching the Happiness Habit - September 2006
You want your children to be happy, but do they know how?

Let Them Eat Veggies - January 2007
Heathful eating is on the minds of more parents 

How to Talk to your Kids About Sex - March 2005
 

105 Ways to Get Happy - January 2005
Want to put a smile on your face in 2005? You’ve come to the right place. No, we haven’t discovered the meaning of life (although we’re fairly certain it involves chocolate), but we asked East Bay experts to suggest simple, practical ways to make each day, well, happier. 

Parenting: Time-Outs for Parents - April 2007
In homework wars, less parental involvement can be more effective

Cut the Back Talk - September 2007
Teach your children how to express their feelings- without trampling yours.