Stop Holiday Stress!
The holidays are stressful for parents—the shopping, wrapping and entertaining guarantee that we’re
Susan Bartell, Psy.D. Articles
Take Back Dinner!
Make mealtimes meaningful. A local family life expert has advice for staying close to your kids duri
Winning the Back-to-School Fashion Battle
Avoid fighting with your child during back-to-school clothes shopping with these 5 tips from a child
Teach Your Child to View Life from the Inside Out
Instead of trying to stem disappointment, it is far more instructive to teach your child to roll wit
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Child 'Good Job!'
There are more constructive and effective ways to praise your child than defaulting to "Good job!" H
How to Help Your Child Make Tough Choices
When your child is faced with a tough choice, remember that his ability to reason out his decision i
The Truth Behind Your Child's Constant Boredom
When a child can frequently be described as lazy or bored it means that the child is not fully engag
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Dr. Susan Bartell examines the ups and downs of parenting with the analogy, April showers bring May
Younger Siblings Get Lost in the College Rush
The college application process is a hectic journey for your child. While your oldest is taking stan
Five Signs You've Got Post-Holiday Blues
The post-holiday blues are fairly common as the holiday magic wanes and you and your family shift ba
The Company We Keep
Think twice before skipping over Uncle Charlie or your occasionally annoying neighbor when doling ou
Raising Our Kids: 'I'm Bored'
The back-to-school hype has died down, the holidays aren’t yet here, and your kid is hardly enthused
Maybe Just a Treat
Halloween tricks can be fun for adults, but unless parents teach appreciation and empathy, their kid
Best Friends Forever
How is it possible your child could have developed such an intense friendship so quickly, you wonder
How to Help Your Child's Anxiety About the New School Year
Another school year is around the corner and many kids, even the popular ones who seem secure, begin
The Importance of Letting Your Kids Indulge in a Sweet Treat
A child psychologist explains why letting your children indulge in a sweet snack is better than depr
Thank Your Child's Educator During Teacher Appreciation Week
During Teacher Appreciation Week in May, show your child's educator he or she is appreciated and als
The Importance of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day presents an opportunity for more than just schmoo
In a Winter Slump? Here's How to Get Your Kids to Be Active This Season
Encourage your kids to participate in winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and sno
Are You Superstitious?
Though superstitions can be fun, remember to teach your child that a lucky charm will not be a quick
Resolutions Revisited
Set realistic New Year's resolutions this year keeping in mind your role as a parent and a wife or h
In the Spirit: A Month of Reflection and Appreciation
November—the beginning of the holiday season and the almost-end of the year—is, for one Long Island
How to Find the Right Kind of Help for Your Struggling Child
When you see your child struggling socially or academically in school, it is important to seek out t
Shopping for Independence
When Dr. Susan Bartell's daughter went shopping for a graduation dress with a school friend and purc
Stress-Free Back-to-School Shopping
It's back-to-school season again, which means it is time to go shopping for school supplies. You bou
Whose Summer Is It, Anyway?
With the kids out of school for the summer, parents may find it difficult to find ways to fill their
3 Tips to Make Sure Kids Don't Waste Away the Summer
With long summer days ahead, there are loads of hours to fill with your kids. Here are three tips to
Graduation Can Mean Goodbye
A local expert—and mom of two who are moving up in school this year—shares her wisdom on how to make
3 Spring Cleaning Tips that Will Help Reduce Your Stress
Shake off the winter dust and you’ll be happier and less stressed, too. Dr. Susan Bartell shares thr
Why Women Rule: Celebrate International Women's Day
You, the mothers out there, make a difference every day—for your children and for the world. Celebra
Have a Heart
Having a healthy heart is so much more than cute cards and physical fitness. It is also about ‘havin
October Check-In: How to Assess Your Kids' Progress in School
Is your child enjoying this school year? It’s not too early to assess—and kick some problems to the
Teaching Your Kids to Live in the Moment
Summer fun doesn't have to end when the back-to-school ads come on TV. According to Dr. Susan Bartel
Raising Our Kids to Love the Environment
Going a little greener here and there is not only easier than making huge, unrealistic changes, it's
Make Time for Family: 4 Tips from Dr. Susan Bartell
With our hectic schedules and our children's, it can be challenging to find time to connect as a fam
Teach Your Kids to Appreciate the Little Things
Taking the time to smile upon the good things in your life will help you (and your children) keep pe
How to Stay Motivated This Spring
Dr. Susan Bartell, national expert on child raising, shares her advice for parents on how changing a
How to Raise Optimistic Kids
Dr. Susan Bartell, a nationally recognized child psychologist, offers parents advice on how to insti
How to Make a Successful New Year's Resolution
Don't let 2011 be one more opportunity to make — and ignore — New Year's resolutions. Follow our pra
How to Raise a Generous and Appreciative Child
Advice from a child psychologist on teaching your child to be appreciative and generous, especially
Where Charity Begins: How to Raise a Generous Child
Now is the perfect time to teach your child the importance of being charitable — both at home and in
How to Help Your Child Have a Successful School Year
Help your children have a successful school year by behaving how you'd like them to behave. Dr. Susa
How to Manage Children's Back-to-School Anxiety
Going back to school after a long summer vacation, not to mention entering a new grade, with a new t
How to Schedule Your Child's Time
Five tips for making your family's balancing act more manageable during the school year.
How to Encourage Your Child to Experience New Things
Summer is the opportune time for kids to explore and experience new things. Here, Dr. Susan Bartell
A Teachable Moment™: A Little Bit of Mother's Day All Year Round
Dr. Susan Bartell, America's premier family psychologist, offers parents advice on how to teach chil
How to Teach Your Child Not to Give Up
Of all the life lessons parents try to impart on their children, "Don't give up on yourself," is cer
Raising Our Kids: Four Life Skills for the New Decade
Psychologist Susan Bartell offers advice for parents on how to raise a confident, well-behaved, and
Cure the Holiday Humdrums: Tips on How to De-Stress and Enjoy This Holiday Season
Recapture your holiday spirit with these four simple steps, courtesy of family psychologist Dr. Susa
Moments of Meaning During the Holiday Rush
I admit it. I love the holiday season, which seems to be getting longer each year. I love it all! B
Parents: Be Thankful for Small Things this Holiday Season
Take a step back from the season's commercialism to give thanks for the small things in your life, a
What to Do When Your Kids Say: 'Can We Get a Dog...Please??'
October is Adopt-A-Dog month! Is your family ready for all the responsibilities of a new pet? These
How to Pack a Healthy and Yummy School Lunch
Dr. Susan Bartell, author of the new book "Dr. Susan's Fit and Fun Family Action Plan," gives tips f
Less Stress for Back-to-School Success
Whether we like it or not, the lazy days of summer eventually give way to back-to-school frenzy. Thi
Movie Ratings for Kids...
Taking your child, no matter his age, to movies for which he is not emotionally ready is a very big
How to Paper Purge at the End of the School Year
As the end of the school year approaches, artistic creations, book reports, poster boards, folders a
Beating Homesickness at Camp
Homesickness should not be a deterrent to sending your child to camp. By following some simple strat
Accidents and Anger
It is normal to feel angry when your child accidentally or carelessly breaks or ruins a precious obj
New Year's Resolutions Children Can Keep
Did your child make resolutions for the new year? Here's how to help them make and keep their resolu
Kids and the Flu
Sick children should stay at home and not spread germs in school.
Sick Children at School
When is it OK to send a sick child to school?
Lessons in Lunch
Making school lunch for my three kids was always the biggest drudge of my week. Then about three yea
How to Handle Boredom: Beat the Summer Blues
I’ve taken an informal poll and discovered that the words “I’m bored” exasperate parents more tha
Superheroes: A Teachable Moment
Are you a superhero? You probably are because parents work hard and sacrifice to give their kids a b
