Author Archives: Dr. Roberts
How Listen so Kids will Talk
Talking to your kids and knowing that they listen is something parents are always hoping to do. The feeling that parents can communicate with their children about important issues like avoiding drugs makes them feel that things are working well. … Continue reading
Avoiding the Stepmother Trap
Family experts generally agree that the stepmother role is the most difficult stepparent role, although few stepfamilies consist of a father, his children and resident stepmother. Researchers have found that stepmothers have higher stress levels and more dissatisfaction with the … Continue reading
Stepfathering: The Odd Man Out
Jim, a 34 year old stepfather, states the following: “I never thought I’d marry a divorced woman with children, but when I met Kim, we really clicked. I had been in a number of relationships before, but not really ‘in … Continue reading
Stepfamilies: Difficult Issues in Blending Families
Less than a year into a remarriage, Mark and Beth are seeing a marriage and family therapist to save their marriage. Both were married and divorced previously, but had high hopes that the remarriage would be better. Mark was married … Continue reading
Eating Disorders in Children
The recent government focus on reducing obesity in children is good and needed, but we don’t want the focus on weight to lose sight of the broader health issues which rellay drive the obesity issue. Continue reading
To Spank Or Not To Spank
Recently I overheard two mothers talking in a restaurant. One mother was concerned about one of her children who was talking back to her and not complying with rules. She said she had tried many things but nothing seemed to … Continue reading
Creating a Long-Term Happy Marriage
Over the past several decades much research has gone into what makes a happy long-term marriage. Noted researchers like John Gottman, Alan Booth and Paul Amato have made some conclusions that to the average observer may seem common sense on … Continue reading