Should I Make My Daughters Hug Each Other? (Reader Question)
I received this question from a reader, and with her permission, I’m answering it here on the blog. Dr. Naumburg, My older daughter (who I’ll call #1) is seven years…
Blog Month: September 2017
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Support: You Can’t Parent Without It
I’ve started going to restorative yoga classes once a week. These classes are basically like naptime, but stretchier. Our teacher’s primary instruction is to “get as comfortable as you can…
How to Deal With Your Child’s Public Accidents Without Losing Your Mind (Reader Question)
I received this question from a reader, and with her permission, I’m answering it here on the blog. Dr. Naumburg, My 7 year old daughter has started having pee accidents…
How to Parent a Picky Eater Without Losing Your Mind
Most people don’t realize I’m a picky eater because, well, I’m a grown-up. The truth is that I have been highly selective (ahem) since I was a little girl; I’m…
You Can’t Predict Your Kid’s Future, So No Need to Stress About It
I love airports. The inevitable lines, layovers, and delays rarely bother me because I’m just so damn happy to be there. I sit and watch the people go by; I…
Remembering and Talking to Our Children About 9/11
My daughters, who are 7 and 8 years old, learned about 9/11 this past summer. I wasn’t intending to talk about it just then, but it was a plot point…
