Dr. Sam’s Top Book Picks for Parents!
Without fail, I am asked every week by a parent for a book recommendation on a particular topic related to childhood mental health. From [...]
The First Signs of an Eating Disorder
During my freshman year of college, I developed a friendship with a guy who lived down the hall from me. We were both student [...]
“Grounding” Teens: What is it Really Good For?
There are three words I heard almost every week as a teenager. You. Are. Grounded. Although my mother, using more autocratic terminology, called it [...]
The Truth about Why Kids Lie
Imagine you are six years old, playing quietly with your toys and minding your own business. Suddenly, your parents tell you to put away [...]
Social Media and Teens: What Parents Should Know
I should probably start by admitting a rather strong bias I have. I hate social media. I mean really hate it. Do I use [...]