Today, I am back and answering questions from my inbox. This one comes from a concerned grandparent who is watching a troubling situation unfold. Dear Dr. G., What do I do for my grandchildren whose father tells them that they have ruined his life and his parents tell them that their mommy is having relations with a lot of men? Mom and dad are divorcing. I live in … [Read more...]
My Big Announcement…
Hello, kid-influencers! I hope you are having a great week watching and influencing the kids in your life. This is a CRAZY time of year for many families as the weather seems to wreak havoc on all of our schedules. While snow was melting, I had an amazing trip to NY to appear on The TODAY Show, for the second time in two months. I am so thrilled that they are making … [Read more...]
Stop The Nagging Today! Tips to Create A New Habit
Do your days seem like an endless cycle of nagging your kids to do what you want them to do? Some days as a parent, you may feel a bit like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day. The same day, same situation, same wrong behavior over and over and over. It's time to break the cycle! Did you know that it takes 3-6 months to truly make a new habit? If you don't stick with … [Read more...]
Family Stress and You: How to Handle the Drama Like a Pro
I was so honored to join the Today Show last week to talk about surviving family gatherings. Hoda and I tackled a few different survival topics from dealing with difficult family members to connecting with your significant other. Although the segment was for Christmas, the tips I gave can be used all year round for any holiday parties, birthday parties and whenever your family … [Read more...]
Stop Sibling Bullying Before it Starts. Keep Your Kids From Fighting on Their Holiday Break
Your kids may be the best of friends, but something about spending a lot of time together at the holidays, can be a trigger for sibling fighting. Sibling bickering is normal. Sibling bullying normal but NOT acceptable. Whenever kids with different personalities get together for extended periods of time, disagreements are bound to happen. Bullying is something else entirely. … [Read more...]
