by DrRobyn on April 6, 2010
Several states are now rethinking the sexting laws, those laws having to do with texting and provocative messages, keeping sexting from being categorized as child pornography. Since many teens sext, some say about 30% (yet the teens I speak to say EVERYONE does it– one teen recently told me that if you don’t have naked [...]
by DrRobyn on January 12, 2009
Virginia Residents! A Plea From Ashley’s Mother: Bringing Ashley’s Law to the Table Dr. Robyn Silverman As you know we’ve been following the tragic story of Ashley McIntosh, my niece’s teacher, who died in a horrible collision with a police officer, Amanda Perry, on an icy day last February. Witnesses had clearly seen the police [...]
by DrRobyn on January 9, 2009
Is weighing children and teens at school a good idea? Dr. Robyn Silverman Massachusetts has jumped on the “free the obese” bandwagon. The ant-obesity plan goes before the Public Health Council next week, and broad support is expected. The plan requires all major restaurant chains, including fast food restaurants, to prominently post all calorie counts [...]
by DrRobyn on November 10, 2008
Nebraska Safe Haven Law: Used Fairly or Not? Dr. Robyn Silverman We all get frustrated at times with our children. It can be exhausting. It can push mothers and fathers to their limits. On the worst days, it can even make parents throw up their hands and teeter on giving up. But they don’t. Except when they do. Or [...]