“Dr. Pearlman’s book offers parenting advice that is effective in every situation. Chock-full of practical applications, this book will help you ease out of those challenging situations every parent faces.”
—Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Catherine Pearlman, PHD, LCSW
Right Before The Last Breath
We all die from something. It’s a heart attack. A cancerous tumor. A car accident. Death may be sudden or drawn out after a long excruciating illness. At the end of every life, no matter how that end arrives, there is an infinitesimal moment of time that rests between...
6 Lessons for Girls and Boys to Combat Sexual Harassment
Allegations of a long history of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein have recently come to light. Apparently, Weinstein uses power and potential opportunity to overpower women and have his way. He did this over and over again. Just ask Angelina Jolie, Rose McGowan,...
What I Won’t Miss About Elementary School
This year my kids both moved up schools. My son is now a 6th grader in middle school and my daughter is in 9th at a new high school. The other day I drove by the local elementary school and thought I would feel a pang of sadness to be finished with that part of...
A Falling Hero and Perfect Profanity for 03/10/2018
A Falling Hero and Perfect Profanity for 03/10/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My son's sports idol is a womanizing, arrogant jerk by most accounts. At only 10 years old, my son isn't aware of most of his hero's problems. Despite recent...
A Broken Promise and Nighttime Cellphone Rules for 03/03/2018
A Broken Promise and Nighttime Cellphone Rules for 03/03/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My daughter couldn't find her glasses, so she offered to give her brother a crazy amount of money if he were to find them. He suggested that she check...
Extreme Stranger Danger and Crazy Neighbors for 02/24/2018
Extreme Stranger Danger and Crazy Neighbors for 02/24/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My daughter, who is just 3, seems to have severe stranger danger and social anxiety. She struggles to use public bathrooms and attend fun activities like...
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