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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 9/21/24 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 5/20/24 Len Lantz, MD 5/20/24

Providing Empathy in Parenting

Empathy is one of the best approaches parents can use to help their kids when they struggle emotionally. Providing empathy maintains parental authority without giving up or giving in. At the same time, it strengthens relationships between kids and their parents, and kids learn essential emotional regulation skills.

Len Lantz, MD 1/31/24 Len Lantz, MD 1/31/24

Riding Out the Storm: Dealing with Your Child’s Anger Outbursts

All kids have anger outbursts at some point. If you find yourself frustrated by these outbursts or helpless in creating positive change, you might need to consider a different strategy. Sometimes the best course of action when your child is upset is to give them some time and space to calm down. This article addresses strategies for supporting your child to calm themselves down during anger outbursts, without your immediate intervention, which can make the situation worse.