Just like when it comes to myths such as Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy many parents want to carry on the tradition of fun by nurturing a gentle belief in these myths when their kids are young, so can…
Accountability is my one word that “Power Word” that summarizes therapy. The self exploration and self-awareness that therapy entails hopefully leads to the ultimate goal of owning up to our own issues, both personal and in relationships. This is my definition…
Talking about terrorism: tips for parents Children are exposed to news in many ways, and what they see can worry them. Our advice can help you have a conversation with your child: * Listen carefully to a child’s fears and worries.…
Art therapy is an extremely respected form of psychotherapy and analysis. I utilize crayons and paper, large and small, by having children, families, and even adult couples draw and color as a tool to dig deep and get inside the…
Some children, especially kids under the age of 5 years, may get upset and cry by a visit to Santa. The reason is because of the costume, mask, makeup, false beard, rosy cheeks, and deep “Ho, ho, ho” voice used…
Dr. Fran’s commentary on modern day media consumption and Netflix catering to the millennial generation’s emotional and psychological tendencies – our short attention spans, obsessive personalities, demand for instant gratification. I am the expert psychologist who VH1 retained to do on-camera…
“Dr. Fran Top 3 Tips for Parenting Teens” Parents need to create and nurture open, honest pathways of communication with their teens. This begins in the early childhood years by always telling your kids the truth as a model and…
I have long speculated the same findings of a new study published just this week that states: “It doesn’t matter whether a child lives with a single parent or two bio parents or with a parent and a stepparent–as long…
1. Give up trying to control other people, especially your partner. 2. Praise every increment in yourself toward independence and moving outward into the world. Cherish your ability to stand on your own. 3. View people as good until…
We may never know the truth about what happened between Woody Allen and his former girlfriend, Mia Farrow’s adopted then 7 year-old daughter, Dylan. It seems Americans today love to judge. The majority of women under age 30 years think…
