“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
The Best Drone for Kids, Ever!
My son, Emmett, absolutely loves anything remote controlled. He loved little RC cars, and now he loves drones. Over the years we have been through many. That's because most of them last a few days to weeks. Inevitably, the propellers twist or there’s a mysterious...
Stop Encouraging Misbehavior: 8 Behaviors Parents Should Ignore
Children don’t misbehave because it’s educational or enlightening. They don’t misbehave because they’re sick or twisted. Nope, children misbehave for one simple reason—it works. From yelling and negotiating to farting and pinching, acting like a terror pays huge...
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...
A Sunday Sleepover and Conflicting Stories for 04/21/2018
A Sunday Sleepover and Conflicting Stories for 04/21/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My 14-year-old daughter was invited to a birthday pool party at a local resort. It's being held on a Sunday night. The girls are expected to sleep over...
Fearing ADHD Meds and a Hair Catastrophe for 04/14/2018
Fearing ADHD Meds and a Hair Catastrophe for 04/14/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My daughter has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She showed the signs for several years. However, recently, she has had much...
Visible Tattoos and a Sugary Breakfast Habit for 04/07/2018
Visible Tattoos and a Sugary Breakfast Habit for 04/07/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My son will be 18 in a few months. He has been accepted into college and will be moving to a big city in the fall. He says that once at college, he's...
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