fathers

Plastic surgery is a booming business. In 2010, there were 296, 000 breast augmentations, 252,000 rhinoplasties, 203, 000 liposuctions procedures and 116,000 tummy tucks.  I imagine you can guess who are the most likely consumers of these procedures: women. And it’s not just for adults. The latest figures from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic [...]

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I’ve been receiving several questions about Dads lately—especially in the context of divorce, and how important it is for mothers to encourage their girls to retain a relationship with their Dads. Even when there is animosity and frustration between parents, a strong relationship between Dads and Daughters is vital. Here I talk about why it’s [...]

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Dr. Robyn Silverman As I’m writing my body image book, due out in October of 2010, I’ve been thinking about the relationship between mothers and sons and fathers and daughters. Powerful Parenting certainly must deal with more than just same-sex relationships within the family structure. We often hear about the special relationship between parents and their same [...]

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