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The Goal of Parenting
Some might want a child to provide them with love they never had themselves. Some might have one because they are lonely, and hope a child will provide them with attention. Some want to raise a child to become what they were unable to become themselves. Some want an...
Santa Claus and the Meaning of Christmas
Ostensibly, Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus. However, for many Christmas is less a religious holiday, but more a cultural tradition, practiced by people of all faiths, centered on the myth of Santa Claus. The practice of Christmas is primarily as a time for gift giving, particularly to children,...
Empathy and Transformative Parenting
On May 14th 2016, I was pleased to meet with the Board of the Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation is dedicated to the empowerment of children and youth, especially girls. It was...
Psych Up Live Podcast!
On April 21st, 2016 I had the pleasure of appearing on Suzanne Philips’ podcast: Psych Up Live. Suzanne asked good questions, and had some thoughtful comments of her own, which made for a great interview. The result is a nice introduction to Transformative Parenting® that I hope you will...
Dress for the Weather
Today I want to focus on the weather, and how dressing your child can positively or negatively affect your relationship and their emotional well-being. It’s Spring! and like Autumn, a confusing time for parents when it comes to selecting outerwear for children. Temperatures can change rapidly and children can...
Children as Property
One result of our ego’s belief that it is always “right”, combined with competitive societal pressures, and prevalent dysfunctional parenting methods, is an inability to accept that others have egos that should be respected. As a result, empathy, compassion, and concern for others are only weakly developed in most...
Transformative Parenting Video Lecture
An Introductory Lecture at the C.G. Jung Institute of New York: On March 7th, 2016 I was honored to present an introduction to Transformative Parenting™ to a group of Psychoanalyst Trainees, as part of a class in Personality Development. I hope you enjoy it! I realize I have a...
An Introduction
I am a bit uncomfortable. I have been given a wonderful gift that I want to share with you. However, it is impossible to describe Transformative Parenting™ in any reasonably full way in only a few words. In this message, I will do my best to give you the...
Beginning
For years now, I have been practicing psychiatry in New York City. It has been very satisfying helping people feel better and more empowered. But with the arrival of my daughter has come a new mission: Empowering parents to experience a deeper, more productive, more fulfilling relationship with their children. It has...