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I am a parent trainer, psychotherapist, and author specializing in parenting issues.During the past 40 years I`ve worked with parents with discipline problems and challenging children. I give frequent lectures and workshops related to discipline, social skills, and aggressive children. I consult with various agencies and schools where there are child behavior problems. I am listed in the American Psychological Associations` media panel as an expert on parenting and am frequently quoted in leading magazines and newspapers.
Experience in the area
I have worked in a juvenile court as a clinical psychologist and as a psychotherapist in private practice. In the Oakland County (MI) Juvenile Court, I developed an award-winning parent training program for parents of adolescent delinquents. In addition I have done group therapy with adolescent delinquents using a social skills-building model. I have consulted with courts, schools, churches, preschools, and domestic violence shelters in areas of parenting.
I received my BA with a major in Psychology in 1963 from Wayne State University. I got my MA in Clinical Psychology from Oakland University in 1972.
I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Michigan Psychological Association. I have written pamplets, newspaper articles, and professional journal articles. I have been the Coping With Kids columnist for the Oakland Press for 21 years, and my columns also appear weekly in the Staten Island Advance. I have been the author or co-author of 12 books. My books include, 8 WEEKS to A WELL-BEHAVED CHILD, CHILDREN WHO SAY NO WHEN YOU WANT THEM TO SAY YES, and 6 STEPS TO AN EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT TEENAGER. My latest parenting book is THE FATHERSTYLE ADVANTAGE. I have appeared on over 175 radio and TV shows related to my books and parenting. For more information about me, my books and columns, go to my website at Jameswindell.com
What do you like about this subject?
Most teenagers are great kids, but adolescents in general are a lot of fun because they are at an important point in their lives where they're trying to figure how who they while attempting to deal with parents, teachers and friends.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I always hope to more fully understand teenagers.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Margaret | 02/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Margaret | 02/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your insight! ..... |
| Des Rodrigues | 01/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you James your advice is consistent ..... |
| Renee | 12/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Windell, Thank you so much for ..... |
| Joe | 11/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you James, from your answer it ..... |
Recent Answers from James Windell
2012-01-08 Am I the only one:
Hello Sue, It is important that you stick to the grounding and you end it on your terms. A grounding doesn't have to be for a long time -- in fact, it's better that it not be too long. The most important
2012-01-03 TEEN STAYING OUT TO WEE HRS:
Hello Des, You may not be able to convince her, because at her age she may believe that she has the right to set her own hours. The more important thing is to let her know that in your family there
2011-12-30 18 yr old son not worried about possible felony!!!:
Hello Kristine, I'm sorry to hear about your son and his problems -- and his lack of concern about his situation. Forget about a Scared Straight program. While there are some around, and while they
2011-12-27 Rebellious Teen:
Hello Jill, It is certainly no fun to have a teenager who is out of control. It's even worse for a single mother. I think your mother has three viable options. One, is to go to a therapist herself
2011-12-05 Step-Teen Talking Back:
Hello Renee, It's not easy to get along with stepchildren, and teens are usually the most difficult to form relationships with. Based on the fact that you have fairly good relationships with the older
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