All kids act out. It is normal. All kids are defiant, want to make their own decisions and get angry with their parents. It is even a necessary and healthy part of child development. But it is tough on parents. It is hard to be on the receiving end of a child’s negativity and anger. It…... READ MORE
All kids know how to eat. It’s up to you to teach them how to eat well. Parents ask all the time “how can I get my kids to develop good nutrition and healthy eating habits?” WHAT is good nutrition and what are healthy eating habits can be found on websites like Web MD (see below)…... READ MORE
One of the many important roles of a parent is to make sure you provide enough time in your child’s life for family conversation, solitude and boredom. This is because these are the key elements for building up a child’s mind and for passing on your reflective capacity to your child. Unfortunately the lure of electronic devices & social media has…... READ MORE
‘What should I do to make sure my child turns out well?’ This is the question every parent asks. It has taken several decades of research to come up with the answer, because there were so many different variables to study. But we finally have a good answer- and it’s a short one. …... READ MORE
Reflective thinking supports achievement and well-being Schools benefit when they promote a reflective mind set within their whole community: Parents & Children; Teachers & Children: Teachers & Parents; as well as amongst the children; amongst the teachers and amongst the parents. Social and emotional skills are a pre-requisite for academic achievement. Background: Just as…... 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.