I get a lot of questions from parents (and grandparents, too) about handling situations when there is a divorce or separation. It’s a tough adjustment for a family and you want to make it…
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A lot of parents I talk to want their kids to be responsible. Responsibility isn’t something that kids inherently know how to be. You have to teach them to be responsible and create habits that…
We try our best to teach our kids how to be responsible, resilient and RESPECTFUL, so it’s a particularly tough pill to swallow when they talk back, ignore you or others because they are…
Last week I was on the Today Show discussing how to talk to your kids about politics with Matt Lauer. The truth is, this election year has brought out some interesting discussions in a…
Kids say the darnest things. They also usually say them at the worst possible moment. Have you ever been in a crowded business only to have your child say “Mom, did that woman eat…
We have all seen it. There is the parent on the {Insert your favorite sport here} field that is screaming and yelling at their child. Or you may have talked to the mom at…
Today, I am back and answering questions from my inbox. This one comes from a concerned grandparent who is watching a troubling situation unfold. Dear Dr. G., What do I do for my grandchildren whose…
Parenting is tough, but it can be even more challenging if you have a job that requires you to travel. As someone who travels frequently for work, I understand what you are going through!…
Do your days seem like an endless cycle of nagging your kids to do what you want them to do? Some days as a parent, you may feel a bit like Bill Murray in the…
Hello, kid-influencers! I hope you are having a great week watching and influencing the kids in your life. This is a CRAZY time of year for many families as the weather seems to wreak…