November 15, 2018
For a lot of us motivating our teenagers to do anything they don’t want to do is mission impossible. It’s almost as if a switch gets […]
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October 24, 2018
Let’s face it—our kids are accustomed to instant gratification: without leaving their rooms, kids can communicate instantly with friends and entertain themselves with music, videos and […]
June 27, 2018
As a child and family therapist, I see many children who are struggling with the aftermath of divorce or separation. In a therapist’s office, children are […]
May 23, 2018
If you have more than one child, then you have experienced the fire and fury of sibling rivalry. Do any of these impassioned claims sound familiar? […]
May 9, 2018
The “sex talk” you have with your teen should now include a digital form of sexual exploration: sexting. To start, what is the best way to […]
April 4, 2018
Failing is an important experience for kids to have, yet letting them fail goes against the central tenet of being a parent: making sure our children […]
December 5, 2017
If I had a dollar for everytime I warned my kids to be careful I’d be a wealthy woman. Isn’t it the default parent response when […]
November 30, 2017
Being a parent often feels like being a mix of a motivational speaker, stand-up comedian, and drill sergeant. Sometimes I speak without thinking first — never […]
November 13, 2017
Even though your child realizes it’s harder for him to concentrate and focus in school than his classmates, or is aware that she has more trouble […]