Should we teach kids to be afraid strangers? As a parent, I feel torn. Torn between keeping my kids very safe and teaching them to meet new people. Torn between teaching them caution and encouraging them to be outgoing. Torn between fear and common sense. Keeping kids safe is... impossible. Teaching kids to be savvy and smart is my goal, but that doesn't work very well for … [Read more...]
Kids Do Good
Kids can, and should, do good. Kids love to make the world a better place! Think they won't get into it? Think it will be a battle? Here are tips and solutions so that your family can build connections, character and improve your community in as little as half an hour. Most often at Ask Doctor G, Mondays mean a video tip. This week, I'm giving your eyes (and my hair!) a … [Read more...]
4 Normal (and annoying) Sibling Behaviors You Can Change
My biggest challenge right now that I am dealing with as a parent is the intense fighting and competition between my 6 and 9 year old boys. They bicker, compete for our attention and are mean to each other constantly. Any advice would be appreciated. Anonymous, state not provided These are such common, but frustrating, problems! Most kids are wired for competition, and they … [Read more...]
How to Win at Parenting (for when your kids become adults)
A victory lap in parenting? Dr. G was invited to discuss parenting as kids grow up on CBS' Pittsburgh Today Live. Host Kristine Sorensen and Dr. G were joined by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and his wife Kathy to talk about the 8 Fitzgerald kids and the lessons their parents have learned. How should parents handle... Money Moving back in Career … [Read more...]
How Do I Make this Kid Stop Crying?
I have a 3 year old son, who is very smart; however, he does not listen very well and cries a lot! What do you recommend to get him to listen? What type of punishment when he does not? How do I get him to stop crying for no reason? Anonymous, in PA You have two great questions here. The first, how do I get my 3 year old to listen, I talk about in my 5 Tricks to Stop Yelling at … [Read more...]
