Stress is everywhere and impacts your child, teen, clients, and your ability to parent effectively. Due to poor diets, stressful lives, high expectations, and a lack of understanding on what a child today needs to thrive, the Children’s Health & Teen Summit was created. Over 27 experts including myself are available online during November 3-10th to talk about [...]
This week on @DrDrewHLN we talk about the #MemphisMob and why parents need to be held accountable as well as the teens and those around them. This shouldn’t have happened. Parents should be as paranoid about what their teens as they are capable of. #BadMommy […]
For decades, acquiring a driver’s license was a teenager’s first major step toward adulthood. No longer dependent on their parents for rides, when it’s time for your teen to drive is when they finally get a taste of independence. Meanwhile, parents enjoy the benefit of not having to schlep their teens all over town. The [...]
Family outdoor activities are important, especially during the summer. Between work, chores, commuting and other commitments, parents today actually spend very little time with their children. According to a 2013 Pew report on Modern Parenthood, the average mom spends about 13.5 hours per week with her children. For fathers, that number is 7.3 hours. [...]
Self-help, happiness, and fixing negative thinking patterns is a big business these days. Chances are you have spent time in the self-help aisle of your bookstore; researched a perfect pill for your symptoms; or a professional who will help you finally achieve that happy and blissful life you’ve been seeking. The problem is that many of [...]
It’s hard to find the right book for your daughter, especailly when she gets her stress-reduction from Instagram or texting with friends. The truth is, many teen girls I work with don’t know the first thing about building self-confidence unless it involves how many likes their selfie generated. Nor do they know what to do [...]
If you have a picky eater on your hands or an iPad-obsessed 7-year-old child, teaching them good nutrition and wellness habits can be a challenge. However, with a little planning and a lot of creativity it’s possible to have a healthy kids who enjoy healthy eating and an outdoor activities. And, as we all know, [...]
How do you encourage your child? Here are some tips from my HealthyPlace.com blog. Which ones do you do? Are there some that you want to start encorporating? It helps your child feel secure and builds self-esteem- even teenagers! […]
There were two parents, now there’s only one. Divorce is hard enough on you and your ex-spouse. Imagine how it must feel to the child who just lost a live-in parent. The most important factor as you navigate the tearful waters of divorce, is that your child remains blameless. Attempting to be amicable with your [...]
When it comes to giving gifts, I always love to buy presents that have a story. What better way to spread holiday cheer to those on your list and those in need than by picking up a present that gives back to charity. There are so many out there, but here are a few of [...]
