Monthly Archives: January 2013

How to Help With Academics: Letting Your Child Hear Your Perspective

Parents tell me how they attempt to guide their child with their academics, only to be frustrated by their child’s perceived lack of effort and the conflict that arises.  One of the major difficulties I have observed is parents not … Continue reading

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Books to Help You Be the Best Parent Possible

We are often asked by parents-to-be and by new parents which are the best books they can read to help them as they begin their parenting journey.  While there are a lot of terrific books, there are also some that … Continue reading

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Jackie’s Journey #5: The Battle over Birth and Feeding

Natural versus Epidural Birthing Pool versus Hospital Bed Bottle versus Breast Formula versus Breast Milk And on and on and on… The terror in Jaws is nothing compared to the verbal and emotional slaughter involved in fights with friends and … Continue reading

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Jackie’s Journey #4: Great Expectations

I learned how babies are made when a family friend got pregnant and I refused to accept any of the traditional explanations offered to young children: She has a baby in her tummy. (“Why did she eat it?”) The stork … Continue reading

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Filling your Child’s Self-Esteem Cup

“My dear Watson,” said Sherlock Holmes, “I cannot agree with those who rank modesty among the virtues. To the logician all things should be seen exactly as they are, and to underestimate one’s self is as much a departure from … Continue reading

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