Your teenager is changing. You’re not sure what’s happening. You’re concerned. Gender identity 101 for Parents. Maybe your daughter ditched dresses for battered jeans and a leather jacket. Maybe your son started growing his hair long and wearing touches of make-up. You wonder, “Is it a fad? A phase? A sign of mental problems?” Welcome […]
The ultimate resource guide for city parents. New York City can a teenager’s dream — and a parent’s nightmare. A massive playground with endless possibilities, and unforeseen hazards. At my New York City Parenting Workshops, parents of teenagers inevitably appear the most stressed out. Who can blame them? Compare NYC to other US cities and […]
Jewish Community Center of Stamford 1035 Newfield Avenue | Stamford, CT 06905 tel 203.322.7900 | fax 203.329.7546 | www.stamfordjcc.org November 16, 2016 Hi Sean, From the minute I got to school today, I heard rave reviews from our staff about your presentation. One parent that attended with a teen emailed the following to me – […]
Doubt the value of your therapy? Maybe your therapist is the problem. You shopped around, dipped into your savings, and found a psychotherapist for yourself. But after a handful of sessions, you (and your bank account) aren’t feeling any better. Before you berate yourself, doubt the value of therapy or begrudge your karma, consider this: […]
It’s easier than you think. Whether it tumbles down on you on gloomy days or is triggered by a disappointment or loss, depression is an unwelcome guest in every home. But before we cure it, let’s consider where it may be coming from. Defining Depression Many folks confuse sadness with depression. Sadness is a natural […]
… and the good news and bad news about dealing kids who bully their parents. All children have unique personalities and temperaments, but kids who bully their parents have very particular traits and three most prevalent styles: 1. The Defiant Bully The most challenging of the bullying personality types, these in-your-face kids are exceedingly confrontational […]
The Bully Test for Parents It’s the end of a long day. You’ve just arrived home from work, completely exhausted. You flip on the TV, collapse on the sofa, and catch the end of your favorite program. You savor this quiet time. Just then, your child begins to whine and carry on. He wants a […]
1. Not Setting Limits Can you believe that there was a time when people didn’t spend hours of their day staring into glowing screens? Phones never left the house, television put itself to sleep at night, and computers were just fancy typewriters. Technology didn’t come with you to the playground, school or on a family […]
An Ode for Mother’s Who Cook from the Heart Every memory of my mother leads back to my childhood kitchen. Before the cooking channel, before The Joy of Cooking, before celebrity chefs battled like samurai or gladiators, there was my mom, the original culinary warrior, standing over a vat of her latest creation, hollering: “Come […]
Turn Disappointment into a Springboard for Growth As a parent, you never want to see your child experience pain. Pain can occur both physically and emotionally—both are equally challenging. One of the most difficult experiences for a child is disappointment. Children can be very enthusiastic, looking forward to events, activities or achievements. When their hopes […]