The teen years are characterized by “rebellion,” which can make this stage tough on teens and parents. Fortunately, parents can take action to make these years a little easier on themselves and their teen—and it…
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A friend recently told me that her dad used to put a tiny bit of wine in her sippy cups to “help her sleep.” We both laughed, but I apparently wasn’t very good at masking…
Fortunately, I had a wonderful childhood. My parents weren’t just my parents, but companions who knew when to give, push, and encourage. And I couldn’t have asked for better siblings:…
Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills family and relationship psychotherapist, author of The Self-Aware Parent, regular expert child psychologist on The Doctors, CBS TV, and co-star on Sex Box, WE TV, is here to discuss the importance…
Ask any kid whether their parents are overprotective, and they’ll probably say yes. Whether or not their parents are actually overprotective, however, cannot likely be determined from their child’s testimony—as it’s innate for children and teens to…
Everybody can benefit from some time spent alone—most even desire some peace and quiet to themselves. Too much alone time, however, can result in feelings of loneliness and negatively impact our…
Some of my favorite memories from grade school wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for P.E. class: tackling Holiday-themed obstacle courses, learning how to play my soon-to-be favorite sport (soccer), and crab-crawling across the floor in a fit…
Children are characterized by their loving, playful, and innocent ways. They smile and laugh and play the days away—unaffected by the many evils and dangers of the world, all thanks to their oblivion and the tireless efforts…
Growing up, my brother and I were both very active and our parents very busy. I played soccer, basketball, tennis, and even danced and ice-skated for a while. Meanwhile, my brother also played soccer, basketball, tennis, and…
We all have innate beliefs—whether it’s a belief in God or Christianity, the notion that good things come to those who wait, or the certainty that one’s actions will come back around and influence their future. While children seem more inclined to believe…
Every cute viral video recently involves an adorable child referencing some recent pop culture trend. Most of the time it involves some wicked great dance moves that most grown adults wish they could pull off. Two months ago a pregnant woman named Lindsey Jones, posted a Youtube video of her…
It’s hard to deny that we are in the middle of an epidemic. According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, and in 2010, 1 in 3 children (including adolescents) were overweight or obese. Moves have been made to curtail this phenomenon, but what is it that politicians and parents are missing? The answer is a culprit.
