Archive for the 'Children' Category

When a Child Hurts

March 11th, 2010 by Dr. Liz Hale

KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment

Well, it’s happened. Maybe you were afraid it would. Or, perhaps it blindsided you but….your daughter didn’t make the dance team. Your son was passed over for the scholarship. Your child didn’t get the part or solo or moment in the sun which he or she worked so hard! Now what do you do? You call upon your own Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Liz. So, your son is hurting. Your daughter comes to you in tears. And as a parent you’re supposed to make it all better. Where do we start? Read the rest of this entry »

Category: Children, Daughters, Fathers, Mothers, Parenting | No Comments »

Too Sexy, Too Soon?

August 19th, 2009 by Dr. Liz Hale

KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment

Children are the target when it comes to exploiting them with marketing messages. Marketers know about young children’s vulnerabilities and they prey on them. (This doesn’t mean these marketers hate children; many of them are likely parents themselves but money is the bottomline.) Children are too young to understand that the purpose of an ad is to get them to buy something. Read the rest of this entry »

Category: Children, Media, Parenting | No Comments »

5 Characteristics of Healthy Parental Involvement

July 21st, 2009 by Dr. Liz Hale

KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment

Whether you and your family are year-round school or are enjoying summer break, it’s always the right time to learn how to improve your relationships with your children and set them up the best way you can for success. Read the rest of this entry »

Category: Children, Happiness, Parenting | No Comments »

Takin’ a Chance on Love the Second Time Around

July 23rd, 2008 by Dr. Liz Hale

KSL Television ~ Studio 5

Love, marriage, and the baby carriage are certainly wonderful, though difficult enough the first time around. But on the second go-around, dating and mating is often further complicated by previous loss, upset children, and an overwhelming ambivalence about hopping aboard all over again.

Read the rest of this entry »

Category: Children, Divorce, Families, Marriage, Marriage Prep | No Comments »