Quality time is giving children your full attention, says Nickels
February 8, 2013 — In a Southtown Star article, Nickels wades into the quality time vs. quantity time debate. More »
Changes in a child’s behavior could signal a mental health issue, says Nickels
December 19, 2012 — ABC 7 featured Nickels for a story on parents' increasing concern after the shooting in Newtown, CT. More »
Center for Children and Families hosts sold-out Chicago Ideas Week event
December 18, 2012 — Parents and professionals explored how children experience, make sense of, and navigate their environment. More »
Manage holiday gift expectations through communication, says Nickels
December 7, 2012 — 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
October 16, 2012 — 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
October 16, 2012 — 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
September 11, 2012 — 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
August 29, 2012 — 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
July 30, 2012 — 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
April 5, 2012 — 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
January 26, 2012 — Howard Ludwig interviewedMargret Nickels for this Southtown Star column exploring why children like to collect things. More »
Center for Children & Families supports family relationships
October 10, 2011 — 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
August 3, 2011 — 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 »
Wait to tell your kids about your pregnancy, says Nickels
March 4, 2011 — 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
December 16, 2010 — 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
October 31, 2010 — Howard Ludwig interviewed Margret Nickels for a Southtown Star story about how children choose their best friends. More »
Tips for handling Halloween horrors from Nickels
October 24, 2010 — 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
August 27, 2010 — 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 »
Tips for helping children adjust to new siblings
July 26, 2010 — 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 »
Do’s and don’ts of discussing death with children, according to Nickels
May 9, 2010 — Harold Ludwig interviewed Margret Nickels for a Southtown Star article about talking to young children about death. More »