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Is Generation X Avoiding Divorce?

Surprisingly, in today's society, divorce is on the downswing.   Many of the news reports say that the divorce rate is about 50%.  That number is actually incorrect.  In fact, it relates to the rates

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:00-04:00All Posts, Children, Happiness, Relationships|
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Japan

Dr. Jen2018-10-17T13:27:14-04:00Children, Parenting, Videos|
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Fears in Children

Dr. Jen2018-10-17T13:23:39-04:00Children, Doubt, Fears, Videos|
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Parenting an ADHD Child

Dr. Jen2018-10-17T13:16:01-04:00Children, Parenting, Videos|
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Do 7 year-olds need Shape Ups?

Skechers created a shoe, the Shape Up, for adults that’s aim is to tighten up legs, derrieres and tighten one’s core muscles. They just added children’s sizes to the line, specifically marketing them to girls

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:01-04:00All Posts, Body image, Children, Parenting|
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TV May Be Harming Your Children

We’ve all heard about the downsides of too much television watching for children, but a recent study highlighted some of the potential medial issues that can make television watching even more concerning. I sat down

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:02-04:00All Posts, Children, Health, Parenting, Television|
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Parenting Priorities

Making sacrifices for your kids is a core component of being a parent, but it can cross the line and actually be detrimental. Current research shows that in an effort to become the best parent

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:02-04:00All Posts, Children, Helicopter parenting, Over-involvement, Parenting, Priorities|
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A Mother’s Tragic Choice

I was on The Early Show speaking with Erica Hill and Kevin Ryan, the president of Covenant House, a child-care agency, about Kristin LaBrie. LaBrie is a Massachusetts mother who has been charged with attempted

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:02-04:00All Posts, Cancer, Children, Emotions, Mental health, Parenting|
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Paralyzed Mom Wins Visitation

In an excellent decision by a judge, Abbie Dorn, a mother of triplets who was paralyzed during child birth, was awarded visitation with her children. Ms. Dorn delivered two of her three children without incident.

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:02-04:00All Posts, Children, Divorce, Health, Parenting, Uncategorized|
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Parents and Teens: Sharing Alcohol?

A recent study revealed that many parents believe it is okay to provide alcohol to their children, mostly as a way to introduce them to it and, hopefully, de-mystify it. In fact, in 31 states,

Dr. Jen2018-05-30T22:32:03-04:00Addiction, All Posts, Children, Health, Parenting, Priorities, Teenagers|
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Dr. Jen Hartstein PsyD

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein is a nationally recognized child, adolescent and family psychologist practicing in New York City. She is a frequent contributor to news programs, including NBC’s TODAY Show and CBS’ The Early Show. Dr. Hartstein is the author of Princess Recovery: A How-to Guide for Empowering Girls to Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters.

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