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Those Other Three Words

April 21, 2021 by Dr. Gary Brown

There’s a lot of talk about when to say those special three words – “I love you” – in a relationship. Some say a relationship can be doomed if they are shared too soon or not at all, and experts often weigh-in on the best timing. However, that’s actually not the subject of this article. I’m talking about the other three words that can be ...read more

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: child, children, communication, connection, family, friends, intimacy, loved one, parents, relationships, support, trust

How to Create the Best Possible First Day Back to School for Your Child…and You!

August 7, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Parents, before you start doing your celebration dance with the kids going back to school, make sure you have your ducks in order, physically, mentally and emotionally, so both you and the kids are prepared before the first big day. And I know many of you may have already gone back to school, but it’s never too late to have these conversations ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: anxiety, back to school, bullying, child, children, fear, kids, organize, resilience, school, sleep, social skills

Why Children Need To Learn Self Discipline – 8 Tips To Help Them… And You!

August 15, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

As a parent of three children, a former schoolteacher, and a family therapist, there are certain truths that I’ve learned along the way. One of those involves the value of learning self-discipline. It’s an incredibly practical life lesson for our children to develop. Here’s why. Kids who learn self-discipline will be better equipped to deal with ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: be consistent, child, children, consequences, consistency, dating, discipline, family, healthy choices, kids, peer pressure, personal responsibility, routine, self-confidence, self-discipline, take responsibility