Hello everyone!
It’s been an exciting couple of days!  Many of you know that my husband and I have been matched to adopt our baby girl’s birth parents for 9 months.  Well, February 19th was the day!  Talia Paige Silverman was born on 2/19 at 10:19am weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 16 inches long.

We [...]

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Questions to Ask Your Children about Trust

by DrRobyn on February 20, 2009

Dr. Robyn Silverman
Some parents have asked me for some great conversations they can have at their dinner tables about the Powerful Word,  trust.  It’s a great idea to set aside time to talk about values and listen to what your children have to say.  You can even put some questions on cards and put them [...]

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Children's Books on Trust

by DrRobyn on February 18, 2009

Dr. Robyn Silverman
I’ve recently been asked about ways to bring up the Powerful Word, Trust, in your family.  One way to do that is through Children’s Literature.  With so many books to choose from– and books for all ages, reading is a great way to get kids thinking. Not everything is about computers, right? Ask [...]

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This is my body image story…

by DrRobyn on February 14, 2009

I’d Really Appreciate Your Help with Something that’s VERY Important…

I’m writing a book and I NEED your stories to help parents and adults understand what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to [...]

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Dear Dr. Robyn: My Dad's in Jail

by DrRobyn on February 13, 2009

Dear Dr. Robyn,
My Dad’s in jail because he broke the law and did something really dumb that I don’t even want to talk about. My Mom has to work all the time and she always cries and my little brother seems like he doesn’t want to talk to anyone not even me. He says [...]

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Salma Hayek Breastfeeds Dying Infant: Your Take?

by DrRobyn on February 10, 2009

Dr. Robyn Silverman
In partnership with Pampers, actress and humanitarian Salma Hayek has been spending time in Africa on a UNICEF mission to raise awareness for tetanus.  One child dies every three minutes from Tetanus, a preventable disease.
A recent ABC news report followed the actress and reported that Salma stood at a baby’s bedside as she [...]

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Dear Dr. Robyn: I think my child's depressed

by DrRobyn on February 9, 2009

Dr. Robyn Silverman
Dear Dr. Robyn,
I’m worried that my daughter is depressed.  She always loved to go to her classes and right now she doesn’t want to do much of anything.  I’ve had her teachers talk to her and she just seems lethargic.  She’s always been one to talk about commitment and other “Powerful Words” like [...]

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17 Days 'Til Mommyhood: What to Bring for Baby?

by DrRobyn on February 6, 2009

OK- Let’s begin the official countdown to Mommyhood.  The induction has been set and us, the adoptive parents, and our fabulous birthparents are all gearing up for the big day: February 23rd.  The induction is scheduled for 6pm– so we anticipate a long night! We couldn’t be more excited. Jason, my husband, will be cutting [...]

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Why all the hype over Mary Kate Olsen?

by DrRobyn on February 3, 2009

I know Mary Kate Olsen has been a favorite “thinspiration” model for so many hopeful wannarexics and pro-ana girls but I really don’t get it. Could someone please explain the fascination with this girl and her body? Can one get any thinner?  Or is that the point?
If you want to talk about thinness in America, [...]

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