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Ask Barbara: Advice from a Teen and Child Psychologist
Dr, Barbara Greenberg My teen daughter is rude, selfish and lazy. Will she be this way as an adult? Dear Barbara, I am worried about my 15-year-old daughter. She was such a loving, affectionate child,...
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“My son is being excluded from his friend group”
Dr. Barbara Greenberg, clinical psychologist My son’s friends are excluding him and saying he is boring. What can he do to change their minds? My teenage son, who I’ll call Justin, just started high...
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How Can I Comfort My Friend Who Is Considering Divorce?
Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Clinical Psychologist It looks like my friend is getting divorced. What can I possibly say to make her feel better? Dear Barbara, I just had a friend say that she and her...
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I’m Worried My Grandson’s Girlfriend Has an Eating Disorder. Am I Overreacting?
Dr. Barbara Greenberg Whenever my grandson’s girlfriend eats at my house, she bolts down a lot of food very quickly and then excuses herself to go to the bathroom right away. Should I be concerned ?...
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I’m a teenage girl who is overweight and tired of my mom’s cringe-y talks...
Dr. Barbara Greenberg, PhD, clinical psychologist I’m a teenage girl who is overweight and tired of my mom’s cringe-y talks about “inner beauty.” On Instagram all the girls are skinny and perfect and...
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Advice on Rejection from a Teen Psychologist
My relatives have long had a tradition of an annual holiday get-together but this year they left out my family. Why are they treating us like this? Dr. Barbara Greenberg, PhD Dear Barbara, My...
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“My husband doesn’t take my depression seriously”
I suffer from depression, and my husband is being unsupportive anddismissive. What can I do to bring us closer? Dr. Barbara Greenberg, clinical psychologist Dear Barbara, I am a middle-aged woman who...
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“Does my son have seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?”
My teenage son tends to get the winter blues. He’s been reading up on it and thinks he has seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Should I worry? Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Clinical Psychologist Dear...
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“How can I control the anger I feel toward my family for not helping with...
Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Clinical Psychologist I am so furious with my kids and husband not helping around the house that I’ve started to explode. Now everyone is hurt and resentful. What should I do?...
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How can I get my easygoing mom back again?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Barbara Greenberg My mom used to be pretty chill but during the pandemic she got really bad-tempered. Now she’s about to go back to the office but seems mad about that, too....
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What is going on with my perfect child?
Dr. Barbara Greenberg, Clinical Psychologist Our oldest son is just about perfect, but he seems a little down and withdrawn lately. Should we check in with him or just let him come and talk with us if...
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Help! I Don’t Like My Child
A father is ashamed of his feelings toward his adult daughter. Dr. Greenberg received the following message from a father seeking advice. He has always gotten along well with his son and enjoyed his...
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Why Does My Young Daughter Dislike Her Body So Much?
A mother worries her preteen daughter may be headed for an eating disorder Dr. Greenberg received the following message from a mom who overheard her 12-year-old daughter talking with a friend about...
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8 Ways to Deal With the Loss of a Beloved Pet
A mother who told her 16-year-old daughter Jamie that nothing would change while she was away at camp relays that her vet has just told the family that her beloved dog needs to be put down. She is...
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My husband dotes on our two beautiful girls. Why do I feel a little jealous?
Dear Barbara, I have been married for five years and thought that I married the right man, but now I am not so sure so I need your help. During the course of the past five years, many things have...
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