A common question I hear from parents is: should I pay and/or give my child special privileges for doing chores and/or getting good grades? When
In the first two entries in my series on the teen’s bedroom, I advised parents on how to balance their teen’s need for alone time
In my last entry, “Get out of my room,” I shared my thoughts on teens’ need for time alone in their rooms. I encouraged parents
The age varies, but at some point almost all parents hear a resounding “get out of my room” from their kids. Cuddly children who like
Although cutting is a concern on an ongoing basis, there are times when it seems more prevalent among teens. Since I’ve been hearing that it’s
Recently my five-year-old pulled me through the door to the gym with extra enthusiasm, anticipating our ritual of climbing the rock wall. While waiting our
A colleague, Sue Goetz, LCSW, shared the following with me: After the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we cling to our kids and
Turn on the TV these days and you can’t miss the ads for See’s Candy, Hallmark Cards and unending Christmas specials. As much as the
The following is an article I wrote a couple of years ago. It discusses the pros and cons of parents revealing details from their pasts
Normally this space is reserved for advice for parents with teens; this week will be different. I’m speaking to adults who plan to spend the
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