Paul Schoenfeld

Teens’ weight and shape concerns, and what parents can do

They’re bombarded with images of actors and models with “perfect” bodies. Their physical appearance becomes the barometer for their self-esteem and confidence.

Why being a people-pleaser is a problem, and how to stop

Awareness of yourself is the key to changing this maladaptive pattern of behavior.

How parents can help kids start the school year on the right foot

It’s important to establish goals and have a plan. But be certain to encourage the joy of learning.

How to calm the back-to-school jitters

Transitions are difficult for kids. Children live forever in the present. The days before school starts signals an uncertain future which makes kids anxious.

Confronting the trauma and fallout of child abuse

Renowned author Barry Lopez, a survivor of sexual abuse, told his story to regain his dignity and human spirit.

The cruelty of bullying: Here’s what parents can do

According to the CDC 1 in 5 high schoolers reported being bullied in school and 1 in 6 students reported cyberbullying.

Do I express my feelings or keep them to myself?

Finding a way of communicating uneasy feelings is an important part of taking care of yourself.

The value of undivided attention

Frequently, conflict arises from a lack of attention and not knowing how to ask for it.

What will we leave behind?

We can’t control the future. But we can aspire to be the men and women that we hope to be.

Don’t take your partner for granted — be their Otomo

Focus your attention on your partner’s needs, wishes and desires, and anticipate them before the partner verbalizes them.

Tips for a happier summer break — especially with teenagers

Vacation planning can be a challenge. Kids want to go back to familiar haunts while adults want to do something new.

Biblical tale of 40 years in the desert resonates today

Achieving our personal goals is often done in fits and starts — taking two steps forward and then one step back.

Exercise is also good for your mental health

Studies find that exercisers have better mental health than those that don’t exercise. But how to be more active?

When to get professional help for your child

Here are some of the signs that a consultation with a mental health expert is in order.

Teaching children the value of money in a digital age

Today’s increasingly cashless society makes it harder for kids to understand money.

Do I express my feelings or keep them to myself?

It might be difficult, but communicating uneasy feelings is an important part of taking care of yourself.

The topic of Advanced Parenting 201: Adult children

When your babies are all grown up, what is your role? Should you offer unsolicited advice? (Spoiler: You should not)

How our expectations affect our experience

Shoot too low, and we’ll be stuck in place. Aim too high, and we’ll forever be disappointed. How do we develop realistic expectations?

When your aging parent becomes ill, new roles arise

What are our responsibilities to our parents? How will those responsibilities affect our relationship with our children and spouses?

Marital conflict 101: How to bring peace to Chore Wars

Tips for managing the division of labor in the 21st century household.