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DAVID J. BREDEHOFT, Ph.D., CFLE, is chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Concordia University, Saint Paul, in Minnesota as well as a Professor of Psychology and Family Studies. He is a co-author of ''How Much is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible, and Respectful Children'' (New York: Da Capo Press, 2004) accompanied by Jean Illsley Clarke, Ph.D., and Connie Dawson, Ph.D.. He started the Psychology Program at Concordia University in 1976

Dr. Bredehoft holds four academic degrees within the fields of psychology, family social science, and educational psychology. He has over thirty-five years of experience in research, marriage and family therapy, and teaching. He is a licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota and a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations.

The National Council of Family Relations named him "2003 Certified Family Life Educator of the Year".

Background
Dr. Bredehoft earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota.

Work
Information for the book How Much is Enough? is found at the homepage: http://www.overindulgence.info. This website, created and managed by Dr. Bredehoft, contains information about overindulgence and is written for parents, parent-educators, and other professionals. It is supported by research findings. Also at this site research information on the studies involved in The Overindulgence Project can be found. This Project began in 1996, studying the relationship between childhood overindulgence and potential adult problems and parenting practices. To date, seven studies have been successfully completed on overindulgence. Three additional studies are in progress. The previous investigations have had a combined total of 2,368 participants

Dr. Bredehoft has had over 100 articles published in journals, magazines, and newspapers relating to interests in psychology, parenting, and family studies. He has presented papers at national conventions at various places throughout the country. In 2009, he and Michael Walcheski co-authored a book titled Family Life Education: Integrating Theory and Practice, 2nd ed., which was published by the National Council on Family Relations.

Books
''How much is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible, and Respectful Children''

Family Life Education: Integrating Theory and Practice (2nd ed.)

There are now 9 versions of How much is Enough? that can be found in 9 different languages. Translations and publishing information include:

The Italian translation: ''How much is Enough? Everything you need to know to steer clear of overindulgence and raise likeable, responsible, and respectful children – from toddlers to teens'' (Mondadori Editore, 2008).

The Greek translation: ''How much is enough? Everything you need to know to steer clear of overindulgence and raise likeable, responsible, and respectful children – from toddlers to teens'' (Orpheas, 2008).

The Estonian translation: ''How much is enough? Everything you need to know to steer clear of overindulgence and raise likeable, responsible, and respectful children – from toddlers to teens'' (Tanapaev, 2008).

The Chinese translation: ''How much is enough? Everything you need to know to steer clear of overindulgence and raise likeable, responsible, and respectful children – from toddlers to teens'' (New World Press/ Jiuzhou Press, 2006).

The Icelandic translation: Hvad mikid er nog?Jardbundinn leidarvisir ad heilbrigdu uppeldi i stad ofdekurs (Reykjavik, Iceland: OB Radgjof ehf, 2004).

Journal Articles
“What teachers can do when overindulged children come to school”

The framework for life span family life education revised and revisited

Perceptions attributed by adults to parental overindulgence during childhood

Parents violents: Une recherche

“Cooperative controversies in the classroom”

An evaluation of self-esteem: A family affair

An evaluation of self-esteem: A family affair

Personal Life
Dr. Bredehoft is married to Adena Shepherd Bredehoft.

He can be reached at the following e-mail address: bredehoft@csp.edu.