Why Parents Are Reluctant to Bring Up the Weight Issue (And Why That’s a Big Problem)
If your child is overweight, discussing that problem can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll face as a parent. …

This is Part Four of a four-part series on Living Authentically By Kathleen McIntire and Erin Cote
A lot of mothers will do anything for their children, except let them be themselves. Banksy
• Be as honest with …

Cinderella Ate My Daughter for WEMagazine - Women of a Certain Age by Marcia Barhydt
Excuse me; could you give me a boost? I need to get up on my high horse here?
I’ve just finished reading an …

Five Ways to Help Your Kids Feel Comfortable Connecting
Small talk is an important skill for any connector, regardless of age, to master. From the check-out line at the grocery store to the person sitting next …

Nine Ways to Help Your Kids (Politely!) Connect and Communicate This Holiday Season
Just like adults, kids are required to navigate a variety of social settings throughout the holidays. Maribeth Kuzmeski shares expert advice on how …

These easy-to-follow strategies can help couples, hosts, friends and family avoid hurt feelings and holiday heartache
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but for those coping with infertility, the pain of …

How Young People Can Learn to Connect Across Stark Cultural Differences (and Why They MUST)
The more culturally diverse our society becomes, the more adept we’ll need to be at collaborating with people who hold profoundly different …

Eight Ways for Cutting Back on the Candy This Halloween
We’re well into October, which means that a gaggle of witches, ghosts, vampires, and more are about to descend on neighborhoods around the country. For kids, …

By Barbara Greenberg PhD
Parenting teens comes along with many well-accepted myths. I’d like to challenge some of the more common ones.
MYTH#1: It’s easier to raise boys than girls!
REALITY#1: Teenage boys have their own set of …

In part one we talked about Seven Ways Parents Can Help to Turn Down the Heat on Overstressed Kids…and Free Them Up to Lead Happier Lives. Here are 7 more ways
Discuss perceived stress vs. what …