By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Ummm maybe she doesn’t want to leave the baby because this is the babysitter they hired. Dr. Psych Mom recently had a contest to see who had the best answer to one of her reader’s questions: I am … Continue reading
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Reader asks: My 3.5 year old keeps running away! (in the grocery store that is.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So I had a fan, who I completely “don’t know” (wink, wink) write me: My 3.5 year old keeps running away when I take her out – she’s not being defiant but does not understand that … Continue reading
Sex life isn’t all it could be? Check this out.
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This is what I make while my kids are coloring. There is only so much satisfaction one gets from drawing dinosaurs (And I’m trying to make it a point to be on my computer less, so this counts as engaging … Continue reading
Properly brainwash your spouse and kids. (Tricks of the therapy trade.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. As parents, we are certainly tasked with teaching our kids many things. When they are young, we want them to be compliant, and when they are older, we want them to be able to make good … Continue reading
Family Bootcamp. (A training program for spouses and parents.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. “Family” is not for the faint of heart. As a family therapist and someone who has a family myself, I actually think that marriage licenses and pregnancy tests should offer disclaimers. Similar to the warnings on alcohol and tobacco products, I think … Continue reading
“Go to your happy place” and other stuff parents of toddlers need to hear.
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In the last week, I had both a friend and my sister, desperately, plead with me for my best advice for handling a difficult toddler…. Both women, like me, have totally stubborn spirited and determined two-year olds. Hmmm…. What’s my … Continue reading
The b-word epidemic. (No, the other b-word.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Jack, an impulsive and charismatic 5-year old in my son’s preschool class, did not want to play with Charlie today. As Charlie told it to me on the car ride home from school, Jack was … Continue reading
The real scoop on relationship violence and abuse (Read this with your teen daughter.)
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What you need to know about domestic violence: 1) Violence doesn’t start with hitting and physical abuse. Abuse is about power and control, and begins by the perpetrator gaining power and control in sometimes subtle ways. 2) Yes, women can be … Continue reading
Practical Tips for Parents of Kids with ADHD.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D I’m going to make this quick and dirty, since you parents with ADHD kids don’t exactly have the time or luxury of sitting around with your feet up, enjoying quiet and leisurely reading. But the school … Continue reading
Perfectly imperfect.
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I was thrilled that Jaclyn Weatherhead wrote this article on my favorite subject ever: Validation (the idea that your feelings and behaviors are understandable and worthy of acceptance). All the girls in my teen girls group will let you know … Continue reading
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