Erik A. Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E…
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In today’s society, so many of us feel that children are growing up with unhealthy values and unproductive attitudes. Children and teens are sometimes viewed as self-centered, seldom thinking about others in their family or community. While there are many factors that contribute to their behaviors and beliefs, there [...]

Looking at my desk, I just knew that I had to do something about the clutter around me. To my right I have a huge mug that contained pens and other unnecessary things. I am positive that some of those pens no longer write but I have neglected it for far too long. On the [...]

He’s your all-around handyman, and your loyal partner in all your undertakings. He never complains when the kids mess up the house, and he stays rational when you can’t. He doesn’t mind if you easily get irritated when the kids are too naughty, and he works hard so that the bills get paid. He is [...]

When it’s already time for a baby to eat solid food, many parents may hit the grocery stores to check on the wide selection of feeding gears, and ready to eat foods for their little one. But before you immerse yourself in the task of choosing the right baby food, it is important that you [...]

The way that a child responds to failure is influenced by his own perception and the reactions of the people around him. While winning is good, there is also triumph in failure in the sense that it can teach you lessons that are guaranteed to last through life. When kids embrace failure as a normal [...]

Have you ever had those days when you still want to do more things around the house and yet you are just too tired? When you come home from work, do you still have the extra energy to keep up with your kids? Have you suddenly become too exhausted that you no longer look forward [...]

Many kids look forward to summer because it affords them plenty of time to do fun activities. Even before school has ended, many kids are already eager to attend summer camps and to spend long hours outdoors. If you are still contemplating on the type of activity that you want your kids to be involved [...]

It can be easy to rationalize that you really don’t have enough time to exercise when you have work deadlines and parenting responsibilities to think about.  But many parents fall into the trap of forgetting about physical activity altogether when they can’t seem to balance work and family life. While these are valid reasons, it [...]

Many parents may find it difficult to understand why a child may begin to steal. No matter what your child’s reasons are, stealing is just not acceptable. But before you ground him for days on end, it may help if you also learn more about the nature of his act. Children steal for a number [...]

Most parents dread the time when their kids will finally ask about sex. But children are inherently inquisitive, and they will definitely begin to ask questions long before you are ready. To effectively talk to your kids about sex, it is important for parents to do some kind of preparation. This is crucial because the [...]

Most of us dream to be super mom to our kids. With our busy schedules, we long to just have more time each day so we can attend to the needs of our kids. From school projects to sporting activities, we just want to be there for our children. Balancing work and family life is [...]