
“Dr. Pearlman’s book offers parenting advice that is effective in every situation. Chock-full of practical applications, this book will help you ease out of those challenging situations every parent faces.”
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Catherine Pearlman, PHD, LCSW
9 Series to Watch With Your Tweens And Teens When You Have Nothing but Time (like during a quarantine)
I love having a show to watch with my kids. It’s not just fun to watch with them. These shows bring up important issues to discuss and provide lots of funny inside jokes. Despite the bad rap for screen time, watching shows brings us together and closer. There is no...
How to Survive Being Quarantined with Your Kids during Corona Virus or Natural Disaster
How to Survive Being Quarantined with Your Kids during Corona Virus or Natural Disaster by admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized With massive numbers of school closures beginning across the county, it’s important to have a plan. Most kids and...
#StrangerKindness, Are You In?
During the holiday season, we all tend to give a lot to our family, our friends, maybe our neighbors and our coworkers. That’s all good. But the thing is there are lots of people who don’t enjoy this time of year. It’s expensive. It can be extraordinarily lonely. It...

Creating Good Readers and Brushing a Toddler's Teeth for 05/19/2018
Creating Good Readers and Brushing a Toddler's Teeth for 05/19/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: I want my kids to be good readers and read as much as possible. What's the best way to make this happen? — Literary Dad Dear Dad: Being a good...
Letting Kids Handle Their Money and a Tattler for 05/18/2018
Letting Kids Handle Their Money and a Tattler for 05/18/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My children often receive holiday cards with money inside in the mail from their grandparents. They usually spend the money on stupid stuff they don't...
Letting Kids Handle Their Money and a Tattler for 05/18/2018
Letting Kids Handle Their Money and a Tattler for 05/18/2018 Dear Family Coach Dear Family Coach: My children often receive holiday cards with money inside in the mail from their grandparents. They usually spend the money on stupid stuff they don't...