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If you have a kid who may benefit from therapy or counseling, this is less of an opportunity for you to break out your "back in Russia, we had vodka, not shrinks," joke and more of an occasion to brush up on your psychology know-how. Of all of the approaches being practiced by therapists today, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely regarded to be one of the … [Read more...] about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and your kid

Ask any girl who grew up in the '90s: Clueless was largely to blame for shaping many a young woman's image of female sexuality. When you consider that Cher famously applied her reasoning skills to such matters as the direct correlation between the amount of skin one shows and the incidence of sex on the minds of men, it stands as no surprise that she inspired a die-hard … [Read more...] about Putting Cher to rest: How to curb the ‘Valley Girl’ lilt

Some health-related headlines are better passed off as yet another health fad, or one more thing inciting panic in parents all over the world. However, there's a body of substantial literature in support of getting one's daily dose of omega-3s, particularly where your little ones are concerned.Studies have shown that kids who have low levels of these essential fatty … [Read more...] about Omega-3s and your child

Once you've gotten over your fear of holding your wife's purse while she visits the OB/GYN, it's time to get down to the real crux of the matter. Being an involved husband and father is more than putting yourself in sometimes uncomfortable situations. It's about delving in there and really seeking to absorb the whole experience, down to the last breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Questions you can ask to look smart at your next OB/GYN visit

Religion? Tradition? Just plain old good hygiene? The issue of circumcision goes back to the days of Moses, but parents still typically put a great deal of time and thought into the decision to circumcise (or not) their sons. If you decided to circumcise your little guy but are now worrying that this was one fatherly move that didn't quite make the cut, it may make you … [Read more...] about I circumcised my son, and now I regret it