What’s in your medicine cabinet that could lead to teen medicine abuse? The cough medicine—harmless, right? Yes, if taken as directed. However, the active ingredient in most over-the-counter cough medicines can produce serious side effects if taken excessively.… Read More
We live in an age of yes-parenting, in a culture of parents who can’t say NO to their offspring whatever their age and whatever the number of children in the family. Yet, it’s common practice to categorize parents of only children as indulgent and overlook the same parental behavior in parents who have more than one child.… Read More
Despite the fact that more women than ever before have full-time jobs outside the home, household labor remains largely the mother’s responsibility. So perhaps it isn’t surprising that more and more women are choosing to have only one child.… Read More
Learning and attention issues affect one in five children, but often go undiagnosed for years. This can be heartbreaking for parents and confusing for their children. … Read More
My question to you: Dad dating, living with or married to someone other than your mother? Mom have a new or not-so-new love interest or partner? If you answered “yes,” I need your help. I am doing research for a new book that will explore situations in which adults and young adults (over age18) have a… Read More
Dr. Newman’s highly praised “The Book of NO” was featured as #1 on Amazon Bestseller Lists in Self-Esteem, Parenting, and… … Read More
Is it a factor of economic restraints, more complex lives, increased fertility, pure good sense, or something else that is changing the makeup of the family unit?… Read More