Marilyn Wedge's Blog, page 10
January 23, 2016
Should Step-Parents be Allowed to Discipline?
Parenting experts agree that both parents need to be firmly in charge in blended families.
December 17, 2015
Is Donald Trump a Demagogue?
In ancient times, a demagogue was a leader who appealed to the emotions, fears, anxieties, prejudices, and ignorance of the common people from the lower classes.
November 12, 2015
Is Mental Health Care Failing our Kids?
A recent New York Times essay is an eye-opening message for parents or for anyone else concerned with child mental health.
October 27, 2015
A Simple Way to Improve a Child’s Behavior and Achievement
When should you enroll your child in school? New research poses an interesting answer.
October 1, 2015
How Popcorn and Toys were used to Sell Kids Drugs Illegally
The series of articles is a stark wake-up call to any parent who is thinking about drugging their child for behavioral problems.
September 4, 2015
Why Blame the Brain When the Problem Is in the Neck?
When a patient complains about depression, a doctor typically focuses on a brain chemistry defect. But other organs can actually be the source of the problem.
August 3, 2015
Tweens, Teens, and Video Screens
Parents complain that they can’t tear their kids away from video games when it is time to start their homework and that kids are texting when they are supposed to be sleeping.
July 30, 2015
The Surprising Shadow Side of a Narcissist
Like the boy Narcissus in the Greek tale, narcissists are in love with their own appearance. They expect others to be mirrors of themselves.
July 12, 2015
Protecting Kids from Psychiatric Drugs
Nelson Madela once said that “Any country, any society which does not care for its children is no nation at all.” At long last, some legislators are beginning to take Mandela's words to heart.
June 11, 2015
Save the Cat
Since my office sits on the edge of the Hollywood hills, it is not infrequent that the latest snippets from the movie industry make their way into my office.
