Christmas Bokeh by William Brawley
The holidays are here, and with them comes advice from the experts about parenting. Here are some of my favourite recent posts:
Pre-Holiday Blues – Dr. Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie is a Colorado psychologist who writes about pop culture, parenting, and topics related to mental health. She recently provided some ideas for families to help cope with the change in season and the family stress that accompanies the holidays. My favourite suggestion: if the traditional holiday stories don’t resonate for you, find new meaning at this time of year by volunteering or donating blood.
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Romance by Or Hiltch
An increasing number of people, perhaps especially those leaving long-term relationships, are looking for romantic partners through online dating sites. But does online dating really work? Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the pros and cons of online dating:
- Who uses online dating sites?
- What are the real odds that someone will meet a long-term partner online?
- Do online matchmaking tests really work?
- What about the potential for deception in online profiles?
Find out what we think this week!
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Note: Posts on Family Anatomy are for education only, and are not intended to replace professional or medical advice. If you need to talk to someone about family or mental health issues, you can get a referral from your family doctor. Doctor Brian and Giuseppe discussed kids in general in this episode, but every child is unique; your experience may vary from those discussed in this episode.
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baby bentrup by Christina Rutz
There are so many different styles of parenting these days: helicopter parenting, permissive parenting, authoritarian parenting, unconditional parenting, and more. Over the last year or so, attachment parenting has been garnering a lot of attention and buzz. Perhaps, like me, you’ve heard the term and may even know a bit about it, but you still aren’t quite sure what the philosophy entails. In essence, this style of parenting emphasizes early bonding with your baby (starting from the moment of birth) to build a close, loving relationship that will teach your child to develop positive and healthy relationships with others and to have a more positive overall outlook on life. Like all parenting philosophies, attachment parenting includes a few basic tenets. Here’s an overview of the primary aspects of these parenting philosophy:
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Photo by Ann Gordon
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the impact of puberty on kids, especially when physical changes occur early.
- Are kids entering puberty earlier than before?
- What is the impact of early puberty?
- How do kids cope when their bodies change before those of their friends?
- How can parents make the transition into puberty easier for their kids?
Find out what we think this week!
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