Ellen Schrier

Ellen Schrier

Ellen W. Schrier, LCSW, is a family therapist and the mother of three adolescent/young adult kids.

“Food” Advertising: Their Tricks Are For Kids

“Food” Advertising: Their Tricks Are For Kids

The first day of school has come and gone for some of you and will be here in no time flat for the rest. And with it comes those inevitable trips to the grocery store for snacks and staples to feed the troops at home and send along in lunch boxes to school. I know [...]

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How Can I Help My Child Get Over The Car Crash?

Last week she was in an accident and now she won’t get in the car….

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At The Feet Of A Master

At The Feet Of A Master

What do your kids know that you don’t? Sit. Watch. Learn.

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Turn Off The Computer And Get On The Phone!

Turn Off The Computer And Get On The Phone!

Back in the day, when kids approached adolescence they would start spending countless hours gabbing away on the telephone. By the time they hit their teens it was practically impossible to get them off. The telephone was THE main social connector and the dream-of-dreams for most kids 12 and up was to have one tucked [...]

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He Won’t Wear His Glasses

My seven-year-old just got glasses. Last year he was having a lot of problems with reading and we finally got him to a reading specialist for help…

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Should You Bribe Your Kids?

Should You Bribe Your Kids?

Alright, already. Lets call it incentivize instead of bribe. Some parents bristle at the thought of bribing their kids. But we’ve all done it. Like…

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I’m Losing Control!

My daughter’s going to middle school in the fall and I’m really nervous. I’ve heard that many of the kids there are experimenting with alcohol and sex and …

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Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams

If bedtime is a nightmare at your house, this pearl will introduce magic and excitement into the mix. Before long, they may be begging you to let them go to sleep!

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25 Cheap, Fun Summertime Things To Do

25 Cheap, Fun Summertime Things To Do

Who says that fun in the summertime has to be expensive? Not me, that’s for sure, especially when you’re talking about entertaining young children. This summer give your pocketbook a vacation …

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Is My Son A Bad Playmate?

Help! My son never gets asked back again and I’m worried!

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Pearls of Wisdom

Cake for Breakfast

Every family has interesting traditions that make them different. I’m always preaching about good nutrition, but rules are made to be broken … occasionally.

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What You Said

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  • Sue Carney: I linked to this piece from my fb page, “How Marketers Target Teens, Why It’s Not Cool, and...
  • Hannah Nedrow: I couldn’t agree more: “There is NO single best way to parent.” My son was in a crib...
  • Hannah Nedrow: Lovely site and thanks for reminding me that yelling is counterproductive. Off to start my seven-day...
  • Lindsey Whitney: I’m a pretty big advocate of attachment parenting, but I certainly don’t think...
  • Jfever: This happened to my friends too, except they live Very close. The gal with the older boy was steamed for a...
  • Jean: I have had the similar situation as above. Our neighbors would ALWAYS come over unannounced and my 5 year old...
  • Nicole: I think a personal gift is a thoughtful way to approach the topic of menstruation. I have such a gift...
  • Leah: Thanks for sharing! So simple!
  • Leah: Great list! thanks for sharing… http://www.localharvest.org/ has farmers markets. Making organic food...

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