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Bullying 101: How parents can fight fear and confusionAs a dad, especially one my age, I am less willing to tolerate aggression in my children and aimed at my children. As a psychologist, I've heard many stories of the long-lasting effects of bullying. Th

 Krishna is one of the most important deities in many Hindu traditions. He is the divine speaker of the Bhagavad Gita – a sacred Hindu script considered to be one of the most important texts in literature and philosophy. In the Gita, Krishna speaks w

Treatment for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) has given me the wisdom to work at jobs I can handle -- and to avoid those I can’t.

 Elijah is a 16 year old who goes to a special needs school for high functioning children. When he was four years old, I worked with Elijah and his parents using the Son-Rise Program. At the time he was completely non-verbal. Elijah recently found me

I will never forget my very first swim meet. I was 6, standing on the block overlooking what seemed like an ocean, holding my ears.  Truth is, I was more afraid of the sound of the starting gun than the race itself.  But when the bang went off, I jumped

Yesterday, I took my daughter shopping for some new shorts and as I waited for her outside the fitting rooms, a young teenage girl came out wearing one pair of jeans and holding another. "Well?" said her mom. "These are a zero," she said. "But they're a l

"I'll tell you what the problem is," griped the parent.  "My teenager is lazy!  She never wants to do what I want her to do when I want her to do it.  She's always putting me off with excuses and delay.  All she wants at home is to be left alone, kick

As a child psychiatrist, I help teenagers struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide. It's also my job to communicate with parents during what is often a very difficult and scary time. More than anything, parents want their children to be

We've compiled a list of off-the-beaten-path foods. Try them with your kids in alphabetical order - if dates don't go over well, just move on to eggplant, or choose another food from the list.

Here's a way to get a burger fix and enjoy a nutritious meal. It's easy to make at home with healthy ingredients. Once you've tasted these you'll ditch frozen veggie burgers forever!

Many kids head back to school today�if they haven�t already�so as a reward for getting them out the door, read Jenny Rosenstrach�s brilliantly funny letter to her husband (served by �attorneys� Almuerzo & Snaks) to ensure that he will be packi

Want the homemade look for your kid's costume, but don't have time to DIY? Pick one of these beautiful costumes, made by Etsy artists. by Lauren Passell

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Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

09.07.10 First-trimester health practices affect your whole pregnancy, researchers find