Dr. Fran’s Top 3 Things That Can Hamper a Relationship

1. Ignoring a reasonable request. After you and your partner/spouse have discussed an issue and he has expressed displeasure and irritation with one of your negative personal habit and you ignore him. Repetition of habits like leaving dirty coffee cups…

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Posted: Dec 09 2013
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CREATING MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION OVER THE HOLIDAYS

We are living in a world and time of lightning speed. Our schedules are over-booked and leaving us exhausted and, at times, overwhelmed. Sadly, many of us have short-changed nourishing and nurturing meaningful relationships with those we truly care about.…

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Posted: Nov 23 2013
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Charlie Sheen’s 4 year-old Twins Out-of-Control

Denise Richards wants to give up temporary custody of Charlie Sheen’s “violent” 4 year-old twins, Bob and Max, for their outbursts and aggression toward her daughters and torturing the family dogs. Their mother, Brooke Meuller, has been in and out…

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Posted: Nov 07 2013
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Dr. Fran’s Top 10 Tips For Managing Your Temper

Deal with your anger in the moment. The build-up and surprise factor is the scariest part for your child. When angry, remove yourself, take a short cool-down time, then return and deal with the situation directly and in a…

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Posted: Oct 19 2013
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Excerpt from Dr. Fran Walfish interview in Forbes magazine 9/20/13

Why Paying for My Daughter’s College Is My Ultimate Life Goal This desire to give your children as much as possible is something Dr. Fran Walfish, a child and family psychologist and author of “The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and…

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Posted: Sep 21 2013
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Preschool Drop-Off

Separation Anxiety in a child is almost never exclusive. Parents have an emotional reaction and it’s usually strong. Most parents react with a flood of their own anxiety. I define anxiety as fear. The child fears being alone separate from…

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Posted: Aug 11 2013
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Sexting and Anthony Weiner

As an experienced psychotherapist, I now have seen enough evidence to confidently declare that Anthony Weiner has serious personality and character problems that are indelibly in him. No amount of therapy can fix a person who refuses to take responsibility…

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Posted: Jul 29 2013
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On Sibling Bullying and a Cheating Husband, Father

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my wife and I have five children–ages 5 to 13 years-old. Our oldest boy is extremely aggressive and seems to be taking his anger out on his 5-year-old brother. My wife thinks it’s no big deal…

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Posted: Jun 26 2013
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Psychotherapist DR. FRAN WALFISH weighs in on Paris Jackson on WENN

A CHILD psychotherapist and author fears the fourth anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death later this month may have prompted his teenage daughter’s apparent attempt to take her own life. Paris Jackson, 15, was hospitalised following a medical emergency at her…

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Posted: Jun 06 2013
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Got Wedding Envy? When To Talk With Your Partner About Marriage

It’s that time of year. The photo albums from the bridal showers. The lovey-dovey status updates. Wedding season has taken over your Facebook page. And while your friends may be entering a new blissful stage in life, things have…

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Posted: Jun 05 2013
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