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Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is and Tips to Help You Cope

October 2, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Postpartum Anxiety. Postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, anxiety, mental health, parenting, family counseling, new mom, new family, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, couples counseling, DrGaryLATherapist

I frequently receive referrals of clients from pediatricians and OBGYN's. One of the most common reasons is that their patient has reported feeling somewhat depressed and/or anxious, post-delivery. Most everyone is familiar with postpartum depression. However, we don’t often hear about postpartum anxiety, which is a condition that can lead to ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety, baby, couples counseling, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, family counseling, individual therapy, infant, Los Angeles therapist, mental health, new family, new mom, parenting, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, relationship therapy, stress

Teaching Kids Manners: 22 Things Your Child Can Learn Before They Turn 12

September 5, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

parenting, manners, kids, children, family therapy, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

First things first. Disclaimer: there are no perfectly mannered children. There are no perfect parents. If your child is older than 10, and they haven’t mastered the following manners, that’s ok. You’re here and it’s never too late for them to learn. Naturally, the sooner the better but this isn’t about parent shaming. It’s about kids and parents ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: children, family therapy, how to raise responsible children, kids, manners, parenting, respect

How Helicopter Parenting Impacts a Child’s Confidence

August 21, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, helicopter parenting

Parenting is… hard. As the father of three, I get it. Issues with parenting can occur anytime and anywhere – morning, evening, middle of the night, at home, while driving, in your local mall. Parental anxiety and the conflicts which emerge from it can pose real problems for parents and children. In addition, our role as parents has many ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety, confidence, confidence in children, helicopter parenting, How Helicopter Parenting Impacts a Child’s Confidence, how to raise confident kids, parent, parenting

13 More Reasons: Understanding Teenage Depression and How You Can Help

May 15, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

13 Reasons Why - Season 2

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.   If you are a parent of a teenager, then you most likely have heard of last year’s groundbreaking Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. The general topics revolved around teen stress, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. If you are a parent who would like to learn more, I highly recommend that you ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens Tagged With: 13 reasons why, depression, parenting, suicide, teens

6 Tips to Help Your High Schooler With Senioritis

March 27, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

    The college application process is over, Spring Break is upon us, prom is around the corner and graduation is quickly approaching for our high school seniors. After 12 or more years in school, they are almost done and as they hunch over their laptops to complete their final projects and take their final exams. They can feel ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens Tagged With: college, graduation, parenting, senioritis, stress, teenager

Is Chronic Conflict Ruining Your Marriage…and Your Kids?

March 20, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Couples, fighting, arguing, marriage, divorce, parenting, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

    Every relationship has conflict. Whether it’s about which way the toilet paper should roll, sexual issues, or if it’s about financial disagreements or politics, they are bound to happen. However, living in a state of constant conflict is another matter altogether. Living this way can be a very painful experience for everyone ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting Tagged With: arguing, children, couples, couples counseling, divorce, domestic violence, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, fighting, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, marriage, parenting, relationship therapy, separation

21 Things Your Child Should Be Able to Do…And Should Do By The Age of 12

August 29, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

21 Things Kids Should Know How To Do Before 12 - Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, family therapy DrGaryLATherapist

Ok. Maybe the picture above isn’t the best choice but I’ve put it at the beginning because I want you, as a fellow parent, to remember that kids doing their chores can be fun! It doesn’t always have to be a struggle…and sometimes it’s going to get messy as they learn! As the parent of three children, trust me. I know! It was important to my wife ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: children, chores, confidence, happy kids, instill gratitude, kids, parenting, parenting advice, parents, praise, preteens, self-confidence, self-discipline, self-reliance

Having A Baby – Part 4: 12 Tips To Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born

August 1, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy

You’re exhausted, you’re not having sex (that may be the last thing on a new mother’s mind) and emotions vacillate wildly. Is this the blissful time you were expecting? And what about you, new dad?  How is your life changing now that you are a parent?  What do you need? If you’re concerned that you’re not yourself or feeling that maybe you’re ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: alone time, ask for help, baby, coping, date night, divorce, family, grace, gratitude, intention, intercourse, laugh, love language, loving kindness, make requests, marriage, me time, parenting, patience, perfection, relationship, sex, support

The X-Plan: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Get Out of a Dangerous Situation

April 11, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, X Plan, Burt Fulks

In general, I like to blog on a weekly basis. And about 98% of the time, I generate the blogs that you see here. But every now and then I come across an idea that can be so very helpful, whether it’s mine or someone else’s, that I naturally want to help spread the word – especially as it relates to the safety and health of our kids. This is ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: cell phone safety, escape plan for teens, giving kids a way out, parenting, parenting teens, peer pressure, The X plan

How To Raise Happy, Well-Adjusted Kids

October 18, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brow, counseling and therapy in LA, parenting

Everywhere you turn today, you’ll find advice and recommendations on when to start your kids in school, where they should go, what instrument they should play and what extra-curricular activities will get them into better colleges or universities. All so they can achieve more and be well off in adulthood. But are good grades and a decent ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: affection, be creative, don't have to be perfect, embrace the process, encourage creativity, environment, genetics, give praise, have fun, how to raise happy children, how to raise well-adjusted children, instill gratitude, kids need affection, model what you want to see, parenting, perfection, praise your child, promote courage, promote resilience, serve your community, show gratitude

Why Our Kids Need To Learn Resilience, Now More Than Ever

September 6, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Family Counseling, Parenting, Teaching Kids Resilience

Ok. I just did a word check on this. It’s long. But this is such an important topic for you and your children, that more time and space was devoted to this blog than I usually do. As you read this, you’ll understand why.   What is resilience? First, let’s define the term. The dictionary defines resilience as follows: the ability to become ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: children, emotional health, how to teach children resilience, kids, kids and emotions, parenting, resilience

Babies With Briefcases? How To Help Your Child Be Truly Happy

August 30, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, how to help your child be truly happy

When writing these blogs, I always try to find a picture that goes with the theme. Sometimes it takes quite a while to find it. This one was perfect. Even though this picture is posed, the looks on these kid’s faces pretty much covers it.   There is no doubt as parents we all want our children to succeed, whether in school, in sports, in ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: childhood, children, happy children, kids, parenting

Wondering How To Calm Your Crying Baby? Try This!

July 21, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

dr. gary brown, individual and couple counseling

While at dinner the other night with friends, we were talking about all the things we remember from when we were new parents. As a parent of three, I can certainly remember when each of them were babies. "How to Calm a Crying Baby" was something we all remember! Even though our children were relatively calm, there were certainly those times when ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: baby, dr. bob, dr. bob hamilton, how to calm a crying baby, parenting, the hold technique

Using Cell Phones and Social Media: 7 Practical Tips For Your Relationships

July 14, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

My wife and I were relaxing at home the other night when I looked over and realized that both of us were paying more attention to our cell phones and iPads than to each other. This doesn't happen too much, but it really made me think. “Look at us, what are we doing!?” I asked my wife. We were sitting right next to each other, yet we weren’t even ...read more

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: cell phones in relationships, connection, dating, how to be more connected, love, marriage, parenting, social media

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