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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Challenges Parents Face

Here are my top eight most difficult milestones every parent must face. Each one is critical. You will likely transition through each one by holding your spouse/partner’s hand and using trial and error. If you bump up against a wall…

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Posted: Jun 01 2013
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Five Reasons Why Cuddling Is Good For Couples

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my husband stiffens and freezes every time I initiate hugging. The only time he is willing to snuggle is if it is foreplay that leads to sexual intercourse. I can’t help but feel rejected. What should…

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Posted: May 13 2013
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“Top 7 Things Never To Say To A Grandmother”

• “You do so much for them, they must want to be with you all the time.” This is hurtful because no child wants to be with their grandparents all the time. • “If you really want a relationship with…

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Posted: May 03 2013
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Ask A Private School Admissions Expert: Dr. Fran Walfish

What is the typical timeline for private school admissions? For example, outline a sample timetable of applications, interviews, decisions, etc. Dr. Fran: There are 1,533 private schools in the Los Angeles County. In California, applications for private schools are in…

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Posted: Apr 04 2013
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