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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 9/28/22 Len Lantz, MD 9/28/22

Building Independence: Teaching Your Child When and How to Ask for Help

It’s counterintuitive to many people that requesting and receiving help is a necessary skill in developing and sustaining independence. This article discusses a framework for developing these skills in your kids.