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- David Bredehoft published “Problems Driving on the Developmental Parenting Highway" in Psychology Today on May 8, 2023.

- David Bredehoft published “Driving Down the Developmental Parenting Highway" in Psychology Today on April 13, 2023.

- David Bredehoft published “Can You Love Your Children Too Much?" in Psychology Today on January 7, 2023.

- David Bredehoft published “The Good Parent’s Toolbox" in Psychology Today on December 1, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Does Any Good Come From Spanking Children?" in Psychology Today on November 15, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “How Schools and Teachers Should React to Entitled Children" in Psychology Today on October 2, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “When Overindulged Children Come to School" in Psychology Today on September 7, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Why Do Parents Overindulge Their Children?" in Psychology Today on August 17, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “How to Become Your Child’s Reality Therapist" in Psychology Today on July 31, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Which Wolf Are You Feeding: the Evil or the Good One?" in Psychology Today on April 22, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “How to Develop a Suicide Intervention Plan" in Psychology Today on May 2, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “16 Ways Overindulging Your Child Can Harm Them in the Future" in Psychology Today on April 22, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Links Between Dysfunctional Beliefs and Overindulgence" in Psychology Today on March 5, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “The Art of Childrearing: making Rules They Will Follow" in Psychology Today on January 31, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Should We Give Every Child a Trophy?" in Psychology Today on January 7, 2022.

- David Bredehoft published “Are You a Best-Friend Parent?" in Psychology Today on December 1, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Do You Parent Like a Vending Machine or a Slot Machine?" in Psychology Today on November 4, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Best Parental Practices for Eliminating the Nag Factor" in Psychology Today on October 23, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “What Is The Nag Factor?" in Psychology Today on October 15, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Parents: Rediscover The Power of "No " in Psychology Today on September 8, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “How Parental Abuse Affects Children" in Psychology Today on August 5, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Pointing Out Overindulgence to Someone You Care About" in Psychology Today on July 12, 2021.

- Jean Illsley Clarke’s Obituary, June 30, 2021.

- David Bredehoft’s article “Strategies To Raise a Grateful Child” was republished by Vidya Sury at The Good Men Project on June 27, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “The Mental Health Consequences of Parental Overindulgence" in Psychology Today on June 18, 2021.

- Connie Dawson’s Obituary. 5.14.2021.

- David Bredehoft published “What Is Causing Depression and Anxiety in Emerging Adults?" in Psychology Today on April 27, 2021.

- “Definition of Overindulgence and Its Consequences”. April 27, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “The Big Challenge: Jumping From Adolescence Into Adulthood" in Psychology Today on April 1, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Are Your Children Too Busy to Do Chores?" in Psychology Today on February 17, 2021.

- David Bredehoft's Psychology Today blog was used as the major resource for  Anne Hanovich’s podcast titled "Do Not Put Off Delayed Gratification Part 2” published January 26, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “Zero Chores During a Pandemic Will Spoil Your children" in Psychology Today on January 13, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published "Childhood Overindulgence Can Lead to Learned Helplessness” in Psychology Today on January 2, 2021.

- David Bredehoft published “A Recipe for Raising Helpless Teenagers” in Psychology Today on November 18, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “What Grandparents Can Do When the Parents Are Overindulging” in Psychology Today on October 26, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “5 Things to Do Instead of Overindulging Your Grandkids” in Psychology Today on October 12, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “When Grandparents Undermine Parents’ Rules” in Psychology Today on October 1, 2020.

- David Bredehoft was cited in "The mediating role of emotion regulation strategies on psychopathology and suicidal behaviour following negative childhood experiences”, Children and Youth Services Review. Volume 116, September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105212 

- Jean Illsley Clarke was cited in an article by Emily Marrison published in the Coshocton Tribune on September 11, 2020. The title of the article is “Overindulgence hinders children’s development”.

- David Bredehoft published “Do You Believe in Relationship Magic?” in Psychology Today on September 11, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “I Just Can’t Get Over It! I Feel Like I’m in a Fight Club” in Psychology Today on August 26, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “The Overindulgence Triangle and Money, Money, Money” in Psychology Today on July 23, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places” in Psychology Today on July 3, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “ Masks and Social Distancing Through an Overindulgence Lens” in Psychology Today on June 10, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “Links Between Incompetent Parents and Childhood Overindulgence” in Psychology Today on April 25, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “How Does It Feel to Be Overindulged as a Child?” in Psychology Today on April 10, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “The Right and Wrong Way to Parent: Part Two” in Psychology Today on February 26, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Parent” in Psychology Today on February 5, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “Strategies To Teach Children Delayed Gratification - Part 2” in Psychology Today on January 7, 2020.

- David Bredehoft published “Strategies To Teach Children Delayed Gratification - Part 1” in Psychology Today on December 15, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “Is Your Child an Instant Gratifier or a Patient Postponer?” in Psychology Today on November 25, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “Delayed Gratification in an Age of Overindulgence” in Psychology Today on October 28, 2019.

- Lisa Krause spoke on Seattle King 5 “Are you overindulging your kids? It could have long-term negative effects” on October 23, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “Strategies To Raise a Grateful Child - Part 2” in Psychology Today on October 16, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “Strategies To Raise a Grateful Child - Part 1” in Psychology Today on October 1, 2019.

- David Bredehoft was cited in the Intellectual Takeout in an article titled “How to Change Victimhood Culture in a Few, Short Years” on September 10, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “The Links Between the Ungrateful Child and Overindulgence” in Psychology Today on September 10, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “The Challenge of Raising a Grateful Child” in Psychology Today on August 15, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published “Are Kids Today More Overindulged?” in Psychology Today on July 17, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “It’s Called Childhood Overindulgence Not Affluenza!” in Psychology Today on July 1, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Today’s Dads Feel Put-down” in Psychology Today on June 13, 2019.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Joanne Richard for an article she wrote titled “Move over millennials - Get Z has arrived”. Her article was published in the Toronto Sun on June 9, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Overindulging Kids Could Be Bad for Your Financial Health” in Psychology Today on May 29, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “7 Strategies For Raising a Spiritual Child in Psychology Today on May 1, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Why We Need to Raise Spiritual Children Now More Than Ever” in Psychology Today on April 15, 2019.

Diane Wagenhals, Program Director, Lakeside Global Institute wrote: "The Pull To Overindulge Traumatized Children”, April 3, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Raising a Spiritual Child in an Age of Overindulgencein Psychology Today on April 1, 2019.

- Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson, and David Bredehoft were cited in this Boston Globe article written by Julie Scelfo titled Helicopter parents’ are so 20th century. Say hello to the ‘snowplow parents’.

- David Bredehoft published  “The College Admissions Scandal Is Childhood Overindulgence” in Psychology Today on March 18, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “A Test to See If Parents Are Overindulging Their Children” in Psychology Today on March 11, 2019.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Carrie Jordan and Barbara E. Waldman, Ph.D. for her podcast, ParentWhysThe podcast is now live and titled: Episode 9: Why didn’t I realize I was overindulging my kid??.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Sundae Bean for her podcast, Expat Happy HourShe is an intercultural strategist and solution-oriented coach for global families and I'll be doing a special feature on parenting is now live. The podcast is titled: “Am I Unknowingly Spoiling My Kids? Overindulgence With Dr. Bredehoft."

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Sundae Bean for her podcast, Expat Happy HourShe is an intercultural strategist and solution-oriented coach for global families and I'll be doing a special feature on parenting starting 25 February 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Our Adult Children Are Living Back Home Again, Help Me!” in Psychology Today on February 4, 2019.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Carrie Jordan and Barbara E. Waldman, Ph.D. for her podcast, ParentWhys on February 4, 2019. The podcast is for parents and shares practical parenting information.

- David Bredehoft published  “All They Want To Be Is Rich, Famous, and Good Looking” in Psychology Today on January 11, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “Confession is Good For the Overindulgent Parent’s Soul” in Psychology Today on January 1, 2019.

- David Bredehoft published  “11 Ways to Stop Overindulging Children This Holiday Season” in Psychology Today on December 19, 2018.

- David Bredehoft published  “Are you a pushover parent? Don’t have rules or enforce them?” in Psychology Today on November 26, 2018.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Joanne Richard for an article she wrote titled “Overnurturing bad for your child’s well-being: Expert”. Her article was published in the Kingston Whig Standard on November 11, 2018. It also appeared in the Toronto Sun, Calgary Sun, and Edmonton Sun.

- David Bredehoft published  “Overnurture: Am I too involved in all my child does?” in Psychology Today on November 5, 2018.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Emily Buxton Marrison, columnist for the Coshocton Tribune on Oct 26, 2018. Her story is titled “Overindulgence must be monitored in children as they age”.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed on the Leslie Roberts show, CJAD 800, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on October 11, 2018, in response to his Psychology Today Blog titled “Childhood Overindulgence: Too Much, Way Too Much”.

- David Bredehoft published  “Childhood Overindulgence: Too Much, Way Too Much” in Psychology Today on October 10, 2018.

- David Bredehoft published “What is Childhood Overindulgence?” in Psychology Today on September 19, 2018.

- Good Heart Parenting - A Journey of Love and Strength (2018) by Jean Illsley Clarke was published by the University of Minnesota Extension. This book and other extension materials are only available online.

- Developmental Parenting Highway Online Course now online! This is a NEW -Free online course offered through the University of Minnesota Extension. The course was developed by Jean Illsley Clarke, Lisa Krause, Kelly Kunkel, Rebecca Hagen Jokela, and Ellie McCann. You can access it here!

Parenting with a Good Heart Online Course now online! This is a NEW free online course offered through the University of Minnesota Extension. The course was developed by Jean Illsley Clarke, Lisa Krause, Kelly Kunkel, Rebecca Hagen Jokela, and Ellie McCann. You can access it here!

- Daniel G. gave How Much is too Much? ***** Five Stars May 19, 2018, on Amazon. “ Excellent book. A perfect antidote to the entitlement culture many parents, unfortunately, often unknowingly afflict their child with.”

-How Much is Too Much? was the basis for an article written by Jenni Stahlmann and Cody Hagaman published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on April 23, 2018. The article was titled “Surprising ways we overindulge our kids”.

- Jean Illsley Clarke and David Bredehoft were interviewed by Erica Pearson for an article published in Monish.com. It is titled “Here’s how to tell whether you’re overindulging your kids” published online April 18, 2018.

David Bredehoft was interviewed by Katherine Lee for an article titled “Are You Overindulging Your Child? How to tell if you’re giving your child too much, too soon, and for too long”. It appears online for Raising Kids published April 02, 2018.

David Bredehoft was the guest speaker for Kairos at Incarnation Lutheran Church in, Shoreview, MN on March 25, 2018. The title of his presentation was “Does Raising Children in an Overindulgent World Pose Threats for Your Child’s Spirituality?”

-Julianne Shoup, UF/UFAS Jefferson County Extension. Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent participated in Parenting in the Age of Overindulgence, a free online course offered by the University of Minnesota. Read her comments posted on January 23, 2018.

- Jean Illsley Clarke, Becky Hagen Jokela, Kelly Kunkel, Ellie McCann - University of Minnesota Extension Educators, Lisa Krause, and David Bredehoft - Concordia University wrote and produced “Parenting With A Good Heart - Online Course.” The course is an exploration of overindulgence and how parents can avoid it with children. 

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Randi Mazzella for an article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Baby the Baby of the FamilySheKnows.” It was published on Oct. 20, 2017.

- Jan Johnston wrote that “How Much Is Too Much?” is a book that is designed to guide and lift us above the fray. Her article was published in the Columbian on Oct. 22, 2017.

- Jean Illsley Clarke, Becky Hagen Jokela, Kelly Kunkel, Ellie McCann, University of Minnesota Extension Educators, Lisa Krause, Concordia University. How Much is Too Much? What is Overindulgence? May 24, 2017, published a new YouTube video.

- Jean Illsley Clarke, David Bredehoft, and Connie Dawson. National Council on Family Relations Network, (Summer 2017, Vol. 29.3). Developmental Neglect - An ACE Risk Factor.

- Katherine Lee used “How Much is Too Much? as the basis for her article titled “Are You Overindulging Your Child? How to tell if you’re giving your child too much, too soon, and for too long” published online for Verywell February 15, 2017.

-Bredehoft, D., Illsley Clarke, J., Krause, L., McCann, E., Routh, B., Hagen Jokela, R., & Kunkel, K.  (2016). Parenting in an age of overindulgence: The development of an online course. Resource Roundtable presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. November 2, 2016.

- Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson, and David Bredehoft’s work was the main focus of the article titled “Give Children Less Stuff, More Time During The Holidays” published December 6, 2016, in the Muscatine Journal.

The retired Concordia St. Paul University faculty and spouses BOOK CLUB met on MONDAY, September 19, 2016, to discuss “How Much Is Too Much? Raising Likeable, Responsible, Respectful Children—from Toddlers to Teens--in an Age of Overindulgence." The discussion was led by David Bredehoft, coauthor of the book and retired CSP faculty member. The discussion was interesting and informative. Thank you Concordia faculty for choosing our book to read and discuss.

David Bredehoft was interviewed by Jenni and Jody of POP Parenting on September 14, 2016. The radio show was on the connection between Overindulgence, Grit, and Stamina. You can download and listen to the September 17, 2016 podcast at http://gcnlive.com/JW1D/index.php/archivespage?showCode=284. Thank you Jenni and Jody for having me on your radio show again. Their show is now nationally syndicated.

- Jenni Stahlmann and Jody Hagaman of POP Parenting interviewed David Bredehoft and wrote an article titled Parenting: 3 faces of overindulgence, published September 26, 2016, in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

- Abbie Kraft, of the Parent Herald, published an article titled “Parenting Tips: Spoiling Children At a Young Age Can Lead To Long-Term Effects” on May 12, 2016. She quoted our work. Thanks, Abbie.

- How Much is Too Much? was reviewed by Audrey Kraynak, in the CFLE Network Newsletter published by the National Council on Family Relations. "How Much Is Too Much is easy reading with large print (estimated at approximately a sixth-grade level). Important information is reiterated graphically to reinforce specific points while pertinent quotes are also included to help reinforce information. This book would be useful for personal reading as well as parenting programs involving individuals with differing levels of education or at different stages of parenting. Although useful to a lay reader, the case study material included in many of the chapters as well as the information contained within the appendices, especially the references, makes it a useful tool for professionals working with the public or leading discussion groups of students and or/parents.” Audrey Kraynak, Ph.D., CFLE, certified school neuropsychologist as well as nationally certified and Ohio licensed school psychologist. She is a former adjunct faculty member of the Human Development/Family Studies department at Kent State University.

- The Negative Effects of Spoil the Children, May 10, 2016, published in Moms Shine.

Amy Morin used How Much is Too Much? as the basis for her article titled “Why You Shouldn’t Overindulge Your Child” published online for Verywell April 18, 2016.

Kate Shannon reviewed How Much Is Too Much? [previously published as How Much Is Enough?]: Raising Likeable, Responsible,...

 Brilliant Book for Wise Parents January 31, 2016

Human connection and belonging are so critically and fundamentally important to a life well-lived. Dr. Clarke offers theory and research to help parents identify and overcome the individually and socially negative ramifications of overindulgence. She challenges us to understand the power of loving through the act of providing reasonable boundaries and consistent structure. Why would we do this? So that we're raising kids who don't alienate everyone around them (including their parents)? And why would that matter? Because kids who alienate others will wind up lonely and dissociated from the fullness and richness of deep, connected, open, and vulnerable human relationships. And the vital importance of that connection is an outcome worth fighting for.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed on January 19, 2016, by Randi Mazzella for an article in Grown and Flown. The title of the article was “Is There More to a Teen’s Messy Room Than the Mess?” What do parents do? Say something or let it slide? Dr. Bredehoft weighs in on the issue.

- Connie Dawson was interviewed on November 13, 2015, by Melissa Ericsson, a reporter for GateHouse Media. She interviewed Connie for a story on the benefits of chores. The story will appear in the January Family section.

- How Much is Too Much? was featured in an article by Katherine Lee titled “Are You Overindulging Your Child? How to tell if you’re giving your child too much, too soon, and for too long” published in VeryWell on October 5, 2015.

- David Bredehoft was the guest speaker for the PPT Parent Programming Team at Olentangy Schools, Olentangy, OH on September 16, 2015. The title of his presentation was “Raising Children in an Increasingly Overindulgent World”.

- David Bredehoft was the guest speaker for the P.E.R.K. Parents Encouraging Responsible Choices at the Dublin Recreation Center, Dublin, OH on September 17, 2015. The title of his presentation was “Raising Children in an Increasingly Overindulgent World”.

- Jean Illsley Clarke presented a webinar titled “Guiding Parents in the Age of Overindulgence” on July 30, 2015. The webinar was presented through the University of Minnesota Extension in conjunction with Ellie McCann, Extension Educator.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was honored on behaviourwall.com for the development of The Nurture-Structure Highway.

As the third part of a three-part series, David Bredehoft and Jean Illsley Clarke were interviewed on Pop Parenting with Jenni and Jody (WSRQ - Sarasota Talk Radio) on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 9:00 am CST. Listeners may tune in and/or get the podcast.

As the second part of a three-part series, Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed on Pop Parenting with Jenni and Jody (WSRQ - Sarasota Talk Radio) on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 9:00 am CST. Listeners may tune in and/or get the podcast.

- David Bredehoft was the guest speaker for the Religion in Life Program at Messiah Lutheran Church in, Lakeville, MN on May 7, 2015. The title of his presentation was “Does Raising Children in an Overindulgent World Pose Threats for Your Child’s Spirituality?” The event is free and open to all.

- The first part of a three-part series, David Bredehoft was interviewed on Pop Parenting with Jenni and Jody (WSRQ - Sarasota Talk Radio) on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 9:00 am CST. Listeners may tune in and/or get the podcast.

- ANZASW Webinar: Understanding the impact of Overindulgence. Presentation by Madeleine Taylor People Skills Consultant, May 2015, New Zealand.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Claudia Guzman for Revista Ya on April 7, 2015. Revisit Ya is a women’s magazine published in Chile with approximately 300,000 readers. The story is about how household chores can benefit children and how overindulgence plays a part in the process. Date for publication TBA.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Nadia Giordana for Where Women Talk, on March 23, 2015. You can view the interview about grandparents at WomanVision TV: Where Women Talk.

- The University of Minnesota Alumni Association presented a free webinar titled Parenting in the Age of Overindulgence on March 6, 2015. You can view the webinar for free.

- Jean Illsley Clarke and David Bredehoft were interviewed by Doctor Radio-SiriusXM81’s About Our Kids, show on January 30, 2015.

- Aradhana Pandey wrote an article called “6 Useful Tips To Stop Overindulging Your Kids” on January 29, 2017, with “How Much is Too Much?” the basis of her article.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Randi Mazzella, on January 27, 2015, for an article on raising teens.

- The University of Minnesota Extension produced a handout about our work in 2014 titled What Research Says About Overindulgence.

- David Bredehoft gave a book talk on How Much is Too Much? at the River Falls, WI Public Library on December 11, 2014, 7:00 pm. Thanks to all who came!

- Shawna Munro wrote an article for the Brandon Sun titled “Are you overindulging your child?” based on our work. It was published on December 4, 2014.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed on December 4, 2014, by Pamela Knudson of the Grand Forks Herald who is writing an article on overindulgence for her newspaper. Thank you Pamela for such a great interview and I am looking forward to reading your article slated for publication on December 16.

- David Bredehoft was the guest speaker for the Religion in Life Program at St.Michael’s Lutheran Church in Roseville, MN on November 23, 2014. The title of his presentation was “Does Raising Children in an Overindulgent World Pose Threats for Your Child’s Spirituality?”

- David Bredehoft gave a book talk on “How Much is Too Much? at the Hudson, WI Public Library on September 25, 2014.

- Jenny read our book and posted this review on Amazon: "This book is a wealth of knowledge! I am raising kids that get compliments everywhere we go. I've even had people pay for our meals at restaurants because they're so impressed. I was raised as an overindulged kid and have struggled with it my entire life - this book brought answers, gave me great reasons to not overindulge my children, gave excellent advice on how to prevent overindulgence, and gives great resources for looking further into specific areas. I recommend this book to all parents... I promise you’ll become an even better parent!"

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed on XM Radio on Friday, October 17, 2014.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed for the article titled “Why overindulging your kids can lead to lifelong harm” published in Philly.com published October 14, 2014.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Randi Mazzella for this article in New Jersey Family. “Entitled Teens: What to do when you’re raising a spoiled teen” was published on October 10, 2014.

- September 26, 2014. “In my work, I serve the most at-risk and fragile parents, youth in the City. Your information has been invaluable to me, my facilitators, the at-risk parents, and not surprisingly the youth in the juvenile justice system.

With all the courses and workshops I’ve taken, all the books, studies, and other publications I’ve read; the book that impacted me the most personally is How Much Is Too Much? I think all parents – from at-risk/court-mandated to  “typical” American parents need to read this book and if possible take the course.

I believe that nearly all parents want to do what’s “best” for their children, but are going about it the wrong way by doing and giving too much time, money, attention, help. I don’t need to tell you, you literally wrote the books! 

I think How Much Is Too Much? should be read by every parent and let’s not forget loving doting grandparents.” Anita Kulick, President & CEO ECP…Breaking Cycles, Building Futures

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Randi Mazzella a freelance writer for Teen Life on September 10, 2014. The title of her blog is “Changing the Toilet Paper Roll and Other Life Lessons”.

- David Bredehoft was referenced for this article titled “Overindulging and Creating Self-centered Children/Tips of Parenting.”

- David Bredehoft was cited in the YouTube video titled “Overindulging and Creating Self-Centered Children - Parenting Style and Development of Personality” posted on August 29, 2014.

David Bredehoft (2014, Summer). Raising children in an age of overindulgence. National Council on Family Relations’ Focus, p. 5-6, 10.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Joe Taylor on WCED radio in Dubois, PA on July 17, 2014. The hour-long interview was in-depth and Joe asked wonderful questions. Thanks, Joe.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed via Skype on City TV, Edmonton, Canada. You may view it on YouTube, published May 29, 2014.

- “I really appreciated reading How Much is Too Much? and exploring this issue in greater depth.  I have always believed that we do our children a disservice when we fail to teach them core values like thrift, balance, responsibility, and spirituality, and overindulging strikes at the very center of these kinds of values.  How Much is Too Much? is a practical, engaging and thoughtful approach to reinforcing these key values in our children’s upbringing and will make a difference to any father or mother who tends to overindulge our kids.  There are lessons to be learned in How Much is Too Much? for all of us and they are lessons which will bless future generations if we follow them.” Wayne Parker, Read the full review at About.com Fatherhood.

- Connie Dawson’s “Stop Overindulging Your Children  was quoted by Jill Rigby in her online article titled published in Family Life.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Brian Rosemeyer for the Sun Sailor. The article titled Book talk: Parenting in an age of overindulgence appeared on May 6, 2014.

- Overindulgence: Building Resiliency in the Face of the New Normal is a short YouTube video created by the University of Minnesota Extension. It is excellent.

Steve Dahl We would like to share it with you. wrote a poem about children, chores, and overindulgence based on some of our work.

- David Bredehoft was interviewed on USAA’s We Know What It Means to Serve Channel for Army Wife Radio by Tara Crooks on May 26, 2014. Click here to listen to the interview.

- Jean Illsley Clarke was interviewed by Louiza Hebhardt on April 12, 2014, for an article titled “Four Ways to Recognize an Overindulged Child.”

David Bredehoft was interviewed by R. Gallyot’s April 8, 2014, on his radio show called AIRWAVES heard on KWMR Radio 89.9 & 90.5FM which broadcasts primarily along the coast in Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties. You can hear it at: https://archive.org/details/LessonsInOverindulgence.

- Jean Illsley Clark was interviewed by Heidi Stevens of the Chicago Tribune. The parenting column titled “The Parent ‘Hood: Kids won’t help around the house without pay” appeared on Friday, March 21, 2014.

- Jean Illsley Clarke published an article titled “5 Tips For Parents to Avoid the Damaging Effects of Overindulgence” on the Improving Lives: CEHD Vision 2020 Blog on December 6, 2013.

- David Bredehoft appeared on the Marilu Henner Show Tuesday, March 3rd, 2014. To listen go to Marilu’s home page and scroll down to the date above.

- Don’t Give Your Children Too Much, Says Jean Illsley Clarke

David Bredehoft was interviewed by Katherine Lee for an article on About.com. It is titled “Overindulged Children - Are You Overindulging Your Child?

- David Bredehoft was interviewed by Melinda Wenner Moyer for her article in Slate Magazine. It is titled “How to Raise Thankful Kids”

- The word about our overindulgence work is getting out. Here's an article in the Fargo newspaper that is based on our book.

- A very nice article that appeared in the Hudson Star-Observer about our new book.

- Patricia Morgan wrote, "How to deal with an over-indulged adult”.

- Now is the time to begin thinking about overindulgence and the season of giving. Here's a short article that highlights some of our research. Please read before you buy.

- This article was written by Jean Illsley Clarke for Educarer. It is titled “Overindulgence: When Receiving Hurts Instead of Helps” and it is worth rereading.

- Connie Dawson was referenced in this article by Jill Rigby titled “Stop Overindulging Your Children.”

- Our Parenting Highway was featured on the ParentsPlace.org blogspot July 30, 2013.

- Patricia Morgan wrote an article featuring our work titled “How to Deal with an Over-Indulged Adult”. October 15, 2012.

- Joy Riggs wrote an article featuring our work titled Overindulgence: The New Normal for Minnesota Parent on September 1, 2012.

-Merten, C. (2012). Overindulgent parenting: When too much becomes not enough. A summary paper presented to the faculty of the Adler Graduate School. Retrieved on 12.27.21 from: https://alfredadler.edu/sites/default/files/Merten%20MP%202012.pdf

- Judith Graham, Ph.D., Extension Human Development Specialist for the University of Maine wrote about Jean Illsley Clarke and Connie Dawson in Bulletin #4427, Cycles of Development, 2003.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/live-healthy-live-well/healthy-children/overindulgence/docs/what-research-says-factsheet.pdf

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-age-overindulgence/202101/zero-chores-during-pandemic-will-spoil-your-children

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