The Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Talking to Teens about Sex
Yesterday, I was on NBC’s LXtv, discussing teens and sex. While this is often a touchy subject for parents to broach as it can be mixed with embarrassment, controversy, and confusion, it’s vital that parents are talking to their children about sex rather than [...]
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Think that because your teens aren’t talking to you about sex that they aren’t doing it? Research tells us that 1/4 of teens have sex by age 15, and some are having it as young as age 12. While many parents are hoping that their teen is in the percentage of teens who aren’t “doing [...]
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Anger Management Quotes:
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned” (Buddha)
“Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help.” (Thomas Fuller)
“If you are patient in one moment of [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman
September is an amazing month for action. You can smell it in the air. Back to work. Back to school. Back to…snarky body-bashing comments from “friends,” coworkers, and the girl next door who, as it turns out, isn’t that nice after all.
What are we doing? It’s time to get it together. If women [...]
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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 sex child. [...]
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FREE “How to Help Your Children Deal with Their Back to School Fears” Teleseminar!
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Good morning powerful parents!
After I was interviewed as the parenting expert for Education.com on How to Deal with Back to School Fears in Children and related articles, I was contacted my several parents who wanted to know [...]
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Is your child quitting everything they start? Need a Commitment Overhaul?
Here is a letter from a parent to Dr. Robyn Silverman asking about why her child keeps quitting his activities. What’s interfering with her child’s commitment level?
Dear Dr. Robyn,
I hate to admit it, but my child is a quitter. Knowing the Powerful Word of the [...]
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Do you see “vision” in the eyes of your child?
Dr. Robyn Silverman for Powerful Words
Some might say that the difference between a successful child and an unsuccessful child is brains. Others might say talent. Still others, might realize that it may just be the vision and belief that one can set goals, go after those [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is Courtesy!
Courtesy Quotes:
“Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.” –John Wannamaker
“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.” –Henry Ward Beecher
“Courteous acts take a minute of time and make a lifetime of [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman answers a parent’s question about confidence and children
How can parents help children to become more confident? All parents want their children to feel confident, even when they’re not around. This video blog is part 2 of Ask Dr. Robyn; featuring a letter from Karen in Grand Rapids Michigan. Part 1 of Ask [...]
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