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Len Lantz, MD 1/4/25 Len Lantz, MD 1/4/25

Helping Your Child Return to School After a Break

Make it easier for your kiddo and yourself

Len Lantz, MD 12/21/24 Len Lantz, MD 12/21/24

Ending Activities with Genuine Gratitude

Not a simple trick but a meaningful gesture

Len Lantz, MD 12/14/24 Len Lantz, MD 12/14/24

How to Help Teens Who Are Vaping Nicotine

And the importance of doing it early

Len Lantz, MD 12/7/24 Len Lantz, MD 12/7/24

Are Free-Range Parents Getting Arrested?

How to responsibly encourage your child’s independence (and not get in trouble)

Len Lantz, MD 11/30/24 Len Lantz, MD 11/30/24

Ordinary Happiness for Kids and Parents

Enjoying life’s simple pleasures

Len Lantz, MD 11/23/24 Len Lantz, MD 11/23/24

Do an Angry Dance!

How do you handle your child’s anger and your own?

Len Lantz, MD 11/16/24 Len Lantz, MD 11/16/24

Time to Get Our Kids Moving!

Our kids need exercise, and they need us to make this happen

Len Lantz, MD 11/9/24 Len Lantz, MD 11/9/24

A Creative Strategy for Dealing with Rude Kids

Using distraction as a creative tool

Len Lantz, MD 11/2/24 Len Lantz, MD 11/2/24

Parents Are Feeling Bruised. What to Do?

Above all, be flexible

Len Lantz, MD 10/26/24 Len Lantz, MD 10/26/24

Special Time Is the Best Thing Ever!

Schedule it. You’ll be glad you did!

Len Lantz, MD 10/19/24 Len Lantz, MD 10/19/24

Empty Nesting: Is It Time to Mourn or Celebrate?

It’s probably neither

Len Lantz, MD 10/12/24 Len Lantz, MD 10/12/24

Are You Dropping the Hammer Too Quickly?

Empathy might serve you (and your child) better

Len Lantz, MD 10/5/24 Len Lantz, MD 10/5/24

Feeling Stressed or Out of Balance?

I’ve got a couple of ideas for you...

Len Lantz, MD 9/28/24 Len Lantz, MD 9/28/24

How to Talk to Your Child's Doctor About Alternative Therapies

And have a productive conversation

Len Lantz, MD 9/22/24 Len Lantz, MD 9/22/24

FDA Action Needed: Approval of Maintenance Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is one of the safest and most effective treatments for major depression. The FDA has approved it to treat teenagers and adults but only for a time-limited course of care. For most people, that is all the treatment they need. For others, they require maintenance (continuation) TMS. This article reviews the research and rationale that shows the need for the FDA to approve maintenance TMS now.

Len Lantz, MD 9/21/24 Len Lantz, MD 9/21/24

Should You Punish Your Kids for Lying?

Try this instead…

Len Lantz, MD 9/14/24 Len Lantz, MD 9/14/24

The Creative Parenting Mindset Revisited

Fun and effective approaches for raising your kids

Len Lantz, MD 6/16/24 Len Lantz, MD 6/16/24

The Best Strategies for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) sounds a lot like Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), but is a far more extreme condition than PMS. If you have PMDD or know someone who does, the good news is that there are treatments that work.