Marriage and the Empty Nest Years: Can You Beat the Odds?
If you or someone you know is approaching the empty nest years, pay attention. Recent statistics don’t offer an optimistic outlook for marriage after the kids leave home. In fact, there has been a sharp increase in the number of couples calling it quits after 20 or more years of marriage–especially after the kids […]
Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety
Whether your child is starting kindergarten or her senior year of high school, there is a certain amount of anxiety and stress that comes with returning to school after summer vacation. Your child is used to plenty of time spent outdoors, a relaxed schedule, no homework and a fairly stress-free environment. Suddenly she is […]
7 Tips for Adjusting to the Back-to-School Routine
As you might expect, responsibility varies with age, and getting back into the school routine is no exception. Most parents realize they’ll be offering plenty of guidance to a kindergartner, but older children should move through the morning routine in a timely fashion. Truth us, some children need remedial lessons for getting out the door […]
Helping Your Child With the Transition to High School
Not so very long ago your child was entering middle school and worried about how he would find his way in the huge, new school, if he would have any friends, and if the classes would be too tough. Now he’s facing high school, and guess what he’s worried about? The same things. Only now the […]
Are you the parent of a recent graduate? Pay attention.
If you’re the parent of a recent high school or college graduate, this summer may be a transitional time for your entire family. High school graduates may be leaving home in a few weeks, and life as they know it will cease to exist–at least for a while. Although they will be embarking on a […]
The Father-Child Relationship and Why It Really Matters
During his Father’s Day Weekend radio and Internet address, President Obama talked about his own father’s absence and how he was raised by a single mom and two wonderful grandparents who made incredible sacrifices for him. Nevertheless, he admits that today he is still figuring out how to be a better father to his two […]
Helping Children Cope With Disaster
From Newtown, Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts, our world has been turned upside down during the last several months. And with the onslaught of media coverage, no one is untouched by these disasters–including children. Parents, teachers and other caregivers are left wondering how to help children cope with these events, as evidenced by the number of […]
What Parents Can Do to Help Foster Healthy Self-Esteem in a Child
Looking for ways to help to foster healthy self-esteem in a child? Here are some tips that can make a big difference: Watch what you say. Children are very sensitive to parents’ words. Remember to praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for effort. But be truthful. For example, if your […]
Psychological Fallout from Boston Attack
In an interview on the Joel Riley Show 610 WTVN, I talked about acute stress reaction in response to the bombing in Boston. Here’s the full podcast. http://www.610wtvn.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=joelriley&selected_podcast=4-22.lowenstein_1366631738_25038.mp3
Signs of Unhealthy and Healthy Self-Esteem
Self-esteem fluctuates as a child grows. It is frequently changed and fine-tuned, because it is affected by a child’s experiences and new perceptions. It helps for parents to be aware of the signs of both healthy and unhealthy self-esteem. A child who has low self-esteem may not want to try new things. She may frequently speak […]
