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Teach kids to strive for well-being not for happiness: Why & How
If you are like most parents you have often said “I just want my child to be happy”. Be careful what you wish for. The search for happiness does not bring happiness. It brings dissatisfaction. It can even bring misery. What’s a parent to do? Well in... READ MORE
How to boost your child’s readiness for kindergarten
The key to school readiness is self-control It is not about knowing your letters or numbers. Sure, it’s fine to teach kids their alphabet and how to spell or even to read if your child enjoys that. But it is way more important to teach them self-regulation. Self-regulation... READ MORE
Limits. Love them. Don’t leave them: What to do when you set a limit and your child defies you?
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... READ MORE
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids: Use the relationship Part 1
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... READ MORE
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As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have been in private practice for over 35 years, with a special interest in parents and couples.