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Despite the friendly atmosphere, doctors’ visits can be unsettling for children. Children may not understand why they are being examined and they typically have little say in the matter. To top this off, the visit often ends with blood tests or shots. How You Can Help Children are sensitive to their parent’s emotional state, so a calm and … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Cope With Doctor’s Visits

Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D, the author of Playful Parenting, is a licensed psychologist specializing in children's play and play therapy. In addition to his private therapy practice, he is also a speaker and consultant to public and independent schools, and a teacher of parenting classes and classes for daycare teachers. Dr. Cohen is also the co-author, … [Read more...] about About the Author – Lawrence J. Cohen

W. Grant Eppler is author of "Every Guy's Guide as to What to Expect When She's Expecting."   Click the links below to read articles by Grant Eppler on GreatDad. … [Read more...] about About the Author – W. Grant Eppler

Robert Wilder was born on Long Island but raised with his three brothers in Westport, Connecticut, a country block away from Martha Stewart. He has worked as a gas station attendant, dishwasher, factory worker, landscape grunt, grass cutter, lackey, busboy, waiter, concession stand clerk, housepainter, soccer camp director, dog show researcher, fundraiser, … [Read more...] about About the Author – Robert Wilder

Craig Bissinger is a highly respected, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. During his twenty-year career, Dr. Bissinger has delivered over 5000 babies and guided thousands of couples through the nine-month adventure of pregnancy. He has a busy obstetrics and gynecology practice in northwest New Jersey.Dr. Bissinger completed medical school at Ohio … [Read more...] about About the Author – Dr. Craig Bissinger