Reflecting on the New Normal: Today’s ultra thin standards for the ideal body
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Ahh, it’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? New actresses- new entertainers– more ultra thin body ideals saluted.
We all know standards of beauty change. Model and actress Marilyn Monroe, who reigned supreme in the fifties as the symbol of a beautiful [...]
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Family Vacation Tips
How to De-stress and Have Family Fun While Traveling with Children and Teens
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Family fun or family bummed? “I’m dreading our drive out to Orlando this year,” said Jane, mother of 14-year-old Katie Ann, 8-year-old Kayla and 5-year-old Kevin, at our monthly parenting coaching group. “We haven’t even left yet [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman
I’ve been talking to a bunch of girls lately about how girls talk badly about their bodies…all…the…time. Why?
Here are some of the answers I’ve received:
“They think you’re all high and mighty if you don’t”
“Nobody’s happy with their body because we don’t look like the celebrities.”
“It’s just what girls do.”
“My friends and me talk [...]
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By Dr. Robyn Silverman
Lately I’ve been hearing about a lot of marriages breaking down and leading to divorce. Several of you have written me privately wondering how you can keep divorce from wearing down your children. As a marriage is one of the ultimate “teams” in our lives that relies on incredible teamwork, it [...]
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Why I Love “Old People”
Dr. Robyn Silverman
We just went down to Florida to visit our 3 month old daughter, Tallie’s Great Grandparents (my husband’s grandparents– the ultimate team!). They’re 90 and 91 years old. They’re married for 70 years. They’re…amazing.
I always had a very close connection with my grandparents growing up. They lived in the [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman
We want children to learn how to work as a team. However, so many people feel that you can actually get more done alone rather than with the help of others. While that can sometimes be true when working with people who are goofing off or being counterproductive, working as a team with [...]
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Kim Kardashian, curvaceous reality star, is featured in Life and Style Magazine this month. She’s talking about her body (not surprising– everyone else does!) and what she really thinks of her curves. It’s amazing how controversial these reality stars and celebs can be– even if they seem to be doing something good for women. On [...]
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