Thanksgetting?
By Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
What ever happened to the “Thanks” part of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorite holidays. In fact, it is a family favorite—one that is filled with savory and sweet smells, warmth, and comfortable conversation with loved ones and friends. I just adore it.
On the flip side, Thanksgiving is [...]
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Does Anyone Have a Cover up?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Is it any wonder that many young preteens or teens want to dress beyond their years and walk out of the house wearing dresses that look like lingerie or low cut blouses exposing their bras? Parents and teachers– boy are we up against a major force. It’s the [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman
We’re continuing our discussion about helicopter parents, overprotective parents who won’t let go and hover over the heads of their children, heading off potential challenge/risk or taking over their responsibilities even as they enter their teens and adult years. This is part 2– part 1 is here.
The questions for today are, how can [...]
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Dear Dr. Robyn: Letters about My Helicopter Parents
Dr. Robyn Silverman
This week, we’re concentrating on Helicopter Parents because of the number of questions and letters I’ve received on the topic lately from our readers. The letters in this series are all taken from the comments section of one of my most popular articles; “Overprotective Parents: Helpful [...]
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Confidence-Building– as easy as ABC?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Sometimes you just have to laugh. Who said life had to be taken so seriously all the time?
As the weather starts to cool down, we seem to get more stressed out. We question our abilities to “keep up with the Jones” and somehow exhaust ourselves with relationships, school, family, [...]
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Who are you behind your everyday label?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
As parents, we wear so many different hats. First and foremost, you may be Mom or Dad, but beyond that perhaps you are an “athlete,” “actress,” “entrepreneur,” “friend,” “scrap-booker,” or “sports enthusiast.”
SO what about those other hats? Are they stuffed into the back of your closet collecting [...]
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Debate Over the Death of Washington DC Orthodox Jewish Child: What’s Fair?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
A 12 year old boy is currently lying motionless in his hospital bed in Washington DC after sadly being pronounced “brain dead” (and therefore, medically dead) on Tuesday.
The hospital staff would like to turn off the machines that are keeping his [...]
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Nebraska Safe Haven Law: Used Fairly or Not?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
We all get frustrated at times with our children. It can be exhausting. It can push mothers and fathers to their limits. On the worst days, it can even make parents throw up their hands and teeter on giving up. But they don’t. Except when they do. Or perhaps– except [...]
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Family Fun on a Small Budget
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Yesterday we began talking about the first 5 ways to have fun with our families while NOT spending a lot of dough. Even though the economy may be down and dollars a bit short, parents and children can still enjoy themselves and make great memories!
Plan a scavenger hunt: Invite [...]
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