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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 3/28/21 Len Lantz, MD 3/28/21

Behavioral Shaping: Getting More Positive Behavior from Your Kids with the First Rule of Parenting

Many parents find that trying to convince their kids to have more positive behaviors is either ineffective or backfires. This article addresses the strategy of behavioral shaping for parents to enhance positive behaviors and reduce conflicts when their kids are off-task. This basic parenting strategy, colloquially known as Grandma’s Rule, when consistently applied, can help life at home go more smoothly.

Len Lantz, MD 11/1/20 Len Lantz, MD 11/1/20

Helping Depressed Friends and Family

Helping someone you care about who is depressed can be a challenge, but your informed persistence can make all the difference. This article addresses ways of supporting the people you care about in their fight against depression.