Chandler Chang, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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How to
Convince Your Parents to Get You a Cell Phone
So, you ''really'' want a cell phone, but your parents said no way? You've come to the right place! When it comes to , all you need is a little strategy. Below, we'll walk you through everything you need to say and do to...
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Convince Your Parents to Get You a New Phone
Cell phones are constantly improving, and, likely, your new phone isn't as good as it used to be. If you require a new phone, you might have a difficult task ahead of you convincing your parents that it's worth it. But e...
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Get Your Parents to Calm Down when You Get a Bad Grade
If you got a bad grade on a test, quiz, or report card, your parents may be upset with you. It can be stressful to deal with your parents' anger, but remain calm and talk things out. If you promise to do better, and offe...
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Act when Someone is Stealing Your Friend
Do you feel left out when your friend hangs out with someone else? It may be that your friend wants to make new friends and doesn't realize that you feel left out, or it may be that one party is actively trying to leave ...
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Convince Your Parents to Get You a Hamster
Are you set on getting a pet hamster but not sure how to convince your parents to agree with you? With research, preparation, and determination, you can give yourself the best shot at convincing them! Focus on learning a...
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Convince Your Parents to Let You Dye Your Hair
It's just dye and will eventually wash out. No problem, right? Not exactly. Talking your parents into dying your hair can be a difficult task because they want to keep a nice, natural image of you. However, you may be ab...
How to
Get Out of Trouble with Your Parents
It’s never fun getting in trouble with your parents. Their rules and demands might seem unreasonable and unfair, and sometimes it’s hard to follow the rules to stay out of trouble. But taking responsibility for your ...
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Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Computer or Laptop
There are many reasons you may want a computer or laptop of your very own. Having your own laptop can give you a sense of personal freedom and independence. Your parents, however, may worry about safety, or may feel a la...
How to
Get What You Want from Your Parents
You want something, but first you have to convince your parents. Challenge accepted. In this article, we'll teach you the best, most effective ways to get what you want from your parents, including foolproof persuasion t...
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Persuade Your Parents to Get You an iPad
iPads are an exciting piece of technology that allows you to browse the internet, play games, and watch videos. They can be expensive though and many parents would only trust their kids with an iPad if they know that the...
How to
Convince Your Parents to Move
Where you live can have a significant influence on your life. Your ability to make friends, access to career and educational opportunities, and quality of life is often dependent on factors such as your actual living spa...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go Out by Yourself
Bringing up the topic and getting what you wantGetting to go out on your own is part of growing up. If you have strict parents, though, you may not get to go out as much as you'd like. That can be a difficult position to...
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Convince Your Parents to Let You Homeschool
Homeschooling is an increasingly popular educational alternative to attending a public, private, or charter school. If you believe that it is the best path for you, then you have to do your research before you talk to yo...
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Convince Your Parents to Let You Buy a Bunny
Rabbits can be wonderful and loving pets, but your parents may have reservations about adopting one. If you're looking for guidance on how to convince them, you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll walk you...
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Convince Your Parents to Get You a Smartphone
Convincing your parents to let you have a smartphone can be a delicate business. You don’t want to approach them at the wrong time or in the wrong way, or you’ll risk getting an unequivocal “no.” If you prepare f...
How to
Deal With a Best Friend Thief
Having your best friend stolen by someone else can be hard to deal with, especially if you’re extremely close to one another. Talking to your best friend and their new friend can help to make you feel more comfortable ...
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Convince Your Parents to Let You Buy a Horse
Riding a horse can be an amazing experience. There's nothing quite like leading a magnificent animal in a gallop through a green pasture under a blue sky. If horses are your passion, you may eventually want to own your...
How to
Convince Your Parents to Let You See a Movie
Going to a movie or watching it at home can be a very fun activity, whether you’re with friends, siblings, or on your own. However, at times your parents might have concerns regarding a movie’s content and may not le...
How to
Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Laptop
A laptop is a great tool that allows you to have fun, learn, and take all the resources of a computer with you. Whether you want one for school or just want to stop sharing a computer with your family, learn how to prepa...
