You may not find it in a medical textbook, but many young girls suffer from Princess Syndrome daily.  What is Princess Syndrome, you ask?  A girl who suffers from PS lives life as a fairy-tale: focusing only on the pretty things, putting herself as the center of the universe, and obsessing about her looks (even […]

Filed under: Body image, Children, Expectations, Friendships, Girls, Parenting, Sexualization by drjen
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New reports are suggesting that the old notion of a “best friend” may not really be a good idea.  Recently, schools, camps, and other places where kids are have begun encouraging groups of friends rather than a best friend.  In fact, one camp employs a friendship coach that works to diminish smaller groups of close […]

Filed under: Best friends, Friendships, Relationships by drjen
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