From time to time I am asked to give presentations to new parents. I love meeting new parents and helping to answer their questions. This week, I have been asked by a local parent support group to talk about Attachment … Continued
There is a Rolling Stones song from the 70’s aptly titled “Coming Down Again”. Being that it was the 70’s and it was the Stones, it was, of course, written about coming down from a chemical high of some sort. … Continued
Does the thought of the in-laws coming to visit your young family bring a smile of joy to your face or… does it strike fear in your heart? Perhaps you’re full of joyful anticipation about visiting your kid’s family and … Continued
“I hate them! I hate this party! They’re not my friends anymore. I wanna go home and I wanna see my mom. I wanna see my Dad. I’m going away. I’m never going to play with them again. I hate … Continued
“Be back in time for dinner!” That was me as a kid as I ran out the door to go play with my friends. I lived in a four room apartment on the 8th floor of a New York City … Continued
I’m always advising parents to connect with their young kids as much as possible. The connection made with a child (from newborn throughout their childhood) really makes a big difference as they get older. I recently spoke with 2 moms … Continued
“He just told me he was leaving us.” Those sorrowful words were said to me the other morning by a stranger I met on my morning walk along the lake. She and I were walking towards each other and as … Continued
“Let’s stop and get something to eat.” “You’re sure?” “Yeah.” “I have lots of snacks.” “I know. But I want a meal.” “Ok, but only if you’re ready for it.” Before you were a parent, eating out was a pleasure. … Continued
“Every meal is a battle zone. She won’t eat what I give her, no matter how long I make her sit there. It’s awful. I dread mealtime.” This is what a distraught mother of a three year old said to … Continued
“Hi Judy!” came a greeting from a 6 year old who whizzed past me on a little bike as I was about to step off the curb headed to my carport. “Hello!” came my cheerful reply as I checked to … Continued