Struggling during bedtime? Are mornings full of chaos and panic? I sat down with parenting guru Amanda Houle, founder of Parenting with a Punch and host of the Parenting with a Punch podcast. Amanda provides straightforward and effective strategies for parents and couples who are struggling with their kids. Here’s what she had to say: […]
Everyone knows that divorce is hard, but how hard it is depends on how you go about it. There isn’t a single formula for getting divorced, and therefore you have some flexibility regarding how you go about it. However, the two main options, a mediated or litigated divorce, are drastically different. I sat down with […]
Why do so many couples unravel while parenting? Why do so many marriages self-destruct? Of the kinds of parenting dilemmas I see in my office, parent burnout is among the most common and unrecognized. Remarkably, most parents don’t even realize they’re suffering from it. Ask these parents when was the last time they took a […]
The kids are not alright. What happens when children are separated from their parents against their will? What trauma results and what is the impact on a child’s well being? The news is filled with heartbreaking images of children and families torn apart. To understand the impact of these events, I sat down with Edith […]
Plus three tools for parents and teenagers that will never fail. Yes, teenagers are moody. (See The Negative Voices Inside Your Teenager’s Head) But before you label your kid with anger issues, ask yourself this question: Could I be the cause of my kid’s angry outbursts? So often in my psychotherapy office, I witness well-intentioned, […]
Battles over screen time disrupt families every day. Eavesdrop on most homes and you’re likely to hear: “Put your phone down!” “Turn the computer off!” “Stop texting!” Parents without screen time contracts are frustrated and concerned for their kids—and they should be. Numerous studies have suggested that unlimited use of technology can have a negative […]
Parents love giving their kids gifts during the holidays, but what happens when they give too much? Overindulging children is a common parenting blunder that always backfires and turns little darlings into ungrateful bullies who are never satisfied—no matter how much they get. Before you go overboard and shower a child with gifts, consider these […]
Learning Disability 101 Is your child struggling academically? Does helping your kid with homework have you pulling your hair out and begging for mercy? Have epic meltdowns around school become customary? Schoolwork can be difficult, but it shouldn’t be torture — for you or your kid. If your child is struggling academically, maybe it’s time […]
Single Parents Need Support, Not Criticism A quick search of “boys raised without fathers” and you’ll quickly find yourself buried under an avalanche of horrifying statistics. More likely to drop out of school, more likely to develop drug or alcohol problems, more likely to be incarcerated; the bad news for single parents goes on and […]
And affordable alternatives to get your teen back on track I used to dis boarding schools. I thought sending your kid away was just plain cruel—a failure of parenting or schooling. I thought therapy could fix everything. Boy, was I wrong. When a kid has too many negative influences in her life, particularly during her […]
