Quality time is giving children your full attention, says Nickels
In a Southtown Star article, Nickels wades into the quality time vs. quantity time debate. More »
The experts from Erikson’s Center for Children & Families are frequently consulted by the news media on issues relating to young children.
Changes in a child’s behavior could signal a mental health issue, says Nickels
ABC 7 featured Nickels for a story on parents' increasing concern after the shooting in Newtown, CT. More »
Manage holiday gift expectations through communication, says Nickels
In a Chicago Tribune article, Nickels suggests telling younger children Santa's limitations in delivering every child's every wish. More »
Halloween tips from Nickels
Life Goes Strong asks when children are too old or too young to participate, and how to pick an appropriate Halloween costume. More »
Give children room to express who they are, says Nickels
Margret Nickels talked with Heidi Stevens for this Chicago Tribune article about parenting children who aren't like you. More »
Validate children’s feelings after being held back, says Nickels
Margret Nickels talked with Heidi Stevens for this Chicago Tribune article about how parents can best support their child whose been held back in the same grade. More »
Being positive towards children being held back can help them adjust, says Nickels
Margret Nickel talked with Jessica Hester for this Parents blog about helping a child prepare for repeating a grade. More »
Parents can help children understand violent media, says Nickels
On WGN-TV's morning news broadcast, Dean Richards interviewed Margret Nickels on the effects of violent TV and movies on young children's behavior. More »
Before dropping the towel, parents should be aware of their child’s comfort level toward nudity, says Nickels
Howard Ludwig interviewed Margret Nickels for this Southtown Star column about deciding when it's no longer appropriate for a parent to be naked in front of his children. More »
Collecting promotes cognitive development, says Nickels
Howard Ludwig interviewedMargret Nickels for this Southtown Star column exploring why children like to collect things. More »
Center for Children & Families supports family relationships
The Erikson on Children newslettter describes how the Center for Children and Families provided one family the tools to become whole again. More »
Mentor relationships offer hope, says Nickels
Michelle Manchir interviewed Margret Nickels for this Chicago Tribune story about the importance of mentors for children and the decline in availability of programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters. More »
Tips for helping children adjust to new siblings
Linda Yu interviewed Margret Nickels on the WLS-TV (ABC 7) midday newscast, discussing ways to help an older child adjust to a new sibling. More »
Wait to tell your kids about your pregnancy, says Nickels
Rebecca VanderMeulen interviewed Margret Nickels for this Galtime.com article about how and when parents should tell their children they're expecting. More »
Children younger than 8 years old are vulnerable to advertising ploys, says Nickels
Emily York interviewed Margret Nickels for this Chicago Tribune story about children’s susceptibility to marketing. More »
Picking a best friend is an important part of growing up, says Nickels
Howard Ludwig interviewed Margret Nickels for a Southtown Star story about how children choose their best friends. More »
Nickels offers tips for parents about the first day of school
Margret Nickels appeared on ABC-7 to give parents advice for helping their children get off to a good start in school. More »
Tips for handling Halloween horrors from Nickels
Heidi Stephens interviewed Margret Nickels for this Chicago Tribune article about how to decide if a child is ready to visit a haunted house. More »
Ease school anxiety with a few tips from Nickels
Margret Nickels was on ABC 7's morning newscast as part of its weeklong series "ABCs of Back to School" to discuss school anxiety. More »
Do’s and don’ts of discussing death with children, according to Nickels
Harold Ludwig interviewed Margret Nickels for a Southtown Star article about talking to young children about death. More »
Good social and motor skills suggest that children are ready for competitive sports, says Nickels
Heidi Stevens interviewed Margret Nickels for the Chicago Tribune column The Parent ‘Hood about how to know when a child is ready for competitive sports. More »
Constant negative feedback can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, says Nickels
Center for Children and Families director Margret Nickels explained how early learning issues can contribute to later problems with violence and risky behavior in this Chicago Tribune article. More »
Take a solution-focused approach to improving your child’s grades, says Nickels
Center for Children and Families director Margret Nickels shared her advice to parents on helping their child turn around a bad report card. This topic was featured in the weekly Chicago Tribune column The Parent 'Hood. More »
Movies like Disney’s Up can help children deal with difficult situations and feelings, says Nickels
Chicago Tribune reporter Heidi Stevens interviewed Margret Nickels, director of Erikson's Center for Children and Families, about how parents should help their children understand and cope with loss and tragedy. More »
