Ask Dr. Meg: Does my daughter have OCD or a sensory disorder?
Hi Dr. Meeker, I am hoping you can give me some direction with my 10-year-old daughter, Lily. When she was 5 years old, she was exhibiting sensory integration issues to [...]
National Adoption Month and the Teens We’ve Forgotten
November is National Adoption Month. Since 1995, our country has been honoring this month as an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of adoption and foster care. This year, [...]
Historic Turnout by Young Voters Means Big Responsibility for Parents
America has just witnessed a historic midterm election. Voter turnout, tension, anxiety, and excitement were all at an all-time high. Many states are reporting a higher voter turnout during this [...]
Ask Dr. Meg: I have a manipulative 4-year-old. Help!
Dear Dr. Meg, I'm struggling with my 4-year-old daughter (she’s my middle child; older brother, younger sister). She is always whining, won’t accept no. Throwing tantrums. And she now gets [...]
How to Ensure Your Child Has a Halloween to Remember
Time Magazine recently released the most popular Halloween costumes for 2018. At the top of the list are characters from popular video game Fortnight. Other popular costumes this year include [...]
Postpartum Depression in the Age of Social Media
Today is World Mental Health Day. I’ve written extensively on the topic of depression and anxiety in the past. Today I want to focus on a mental health concern many [...]
Sexual assault is every parent’s nightmare. Here’s one thing parents can do to protect their child.
It’s a scary world out there, parents. I know you don’t need me to tell you this. You probably spend most of your day worried about how your child will [...]
Depression and suicide are on the rise in teen girls. Here’s what parents need to know.
Last week was National Suicide Prevention Week, a week dedicated to bringing awareness about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. We’ve never needed this more. Suicide rates, especially among [...]
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back-to-crazy. Three tips to make the transition easier than ever.
The back-to-school photos on Instagram are back. Kids are going off to school or preparing to do so, leaving stressed—or relieved—parents behind. Maybe you are stressed because this is the [...]