ADVICE ON PARENTING
I recently attended the Joseph Sandler Conference on Parenting at the Yale Child Study Center. In my next several blogs I will share some of what I learned at the conference. It is well known how important it is to talk to young babies even before they... READ MORE
Donovan’s lyrics capture the spirit of Reflective Parenting: To have a strong relationship with your child use your mind to understand their mind. For those of you who feel you need a little review of what Reflective Parenting is all about, I have boiled it down to... READ MORE
There is much talk in the news how screen time before bed interferes with sleep. Adults are having sleep problems and so are kids. Parents are encouraged to keep the bedroom sacrosanct- meaning no electronics in the bedroom. That is a good idea. But it does not go... READ MORE
Reflective Parenting says maintain a balance between being empathic and sensitive to your child’s emotions on the one hand, while also setting limits or boundaries on the other hand. Balance is really important. Too little empathy can interfere with a child’s wellbeing. Too much empathy can interfere... READ MORE
When parents get divorced or separated they usually know to tell their child that “Even though we no longer love each other, we still both love you very much and always will.” This is great to tell a child. But it’s not enough. The child also needs... READ MORE
As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have been in private practice for over 35 years, with a special interest in parents and couples.
