Meri Wallace LCSW

About

Meri Wallace, LCSW, “The Parenting Coach”, is a parenting expert, and a child and family therapist. She is the author of Birth Order Blues, (Henry Holt & Co., 1999) and Keys to Parenting Your Four Year Old, (Barron's Publications, 1997). Ms. Wallace has been a columnist for Sesame Street Parents Magazine and New York Family Magazine. Meri Wallace appears regularly on TV as a parenting expert and has been on Montel Williams, The Early Show, Good Day New York, Fox and Friends and many more. She worked closely with a producer at Eyewitness News helping to design 16 parenting segments in which she appeared as the expert.

Books by Meri Wallace LCSW

Recent Posts

Handling a Tantrum

Teaching children to use language to express themselves

Curiosity Is the Key to Learning

Curiosity motivates children to learn and retain information.

When Your Child Says, "You're Not the Boss of Me"

When your child wants more independence, communicate that you value and are listening to your child's wishes.

Why Bribing Kids Backfires

Responsibilities and chores make children feel like they're more grown-up and good family members.

How to Say No to Your Child

Boundaries can help children to manage their expectations.

Teaching Kids Gratitude

Gratefulness is a way of life that can help people function better in relationships and feel happier in life.

Why Kids Whine

Does your child's whining upset you? Here are a few tips to communicate with your children when they whine.

Preparing Your Children for School

Parents and children are naturally feeling anxious. Going over practices that will keep your children safe can help.

This Sexual Behavior Is Part of Natural Development

Criticizing naturally developing sexual behavior sends the message that it is bad

Should Parents Apologize?

Children get the message that you care when you are able to apologize.