In times like this it’s hard to think more than just about one minute ahead, but we also know that preparation is the key to making sure that we all get through this. As…
Category: Responsibility
Life is busy. For parents, it seems that much busier. Keeping track of our schedules, our kids schedules and keeping in touch with friends and family – not to mention actual work-we-get-paid-for – can…
The last few weeks I shared with you the first few episode of my new Today Show parenting web series. In case you missed it, here is the first one about mental health struggles, and the second episode, on…
Last week I shared with you the first episode of my new Today Show parenting web series. In case you missed it, here it is. Each episode I’ll be addressing a big issue, and how…
As a family doctor and parenting expert, I answer a lot of questions from parents – everything from what should I do with a kid who talks back, to how do I know if…
Do you know some of your kids’ friends pretty well? If you have “that” house, you probably know a lot of those friends as they always seem to be gathering there. As you learn…
Nagging doesn’t work. I should know, I’ve tried it often enough! Not only doesn’t it work, it’s bad for kids… and for adults. These 3 things DO work. In less than two minutes, you’ll…
Want to end bickering at your house? Want to know if one of your kids is bullying another? Wish you had an easy way to end the whining? Trying to figure out what to…
Back to School Shopping? As annoying as that back to school shopping list is, there are even more important things our kids need this year. What if you knew for sure that this year…
Kids are more mature these days. This may very well be true, but there are a bunch of areas where we are allowing – maybe even pushing – our kids to jump well above…
