Ask the Child Psychologist
School Avoidance
by Lisa Medoff
February 23, 2009
Dear Dr. Medoff,
It is becoming more and more difficult to get my eleven-year-old son to school in the morning. He will hide under the covers or throw a tantrum, and he even threw up last week when I was trying to get him dressed. What can I do? From, K.
Dear K.,
You and your son are definitely not alone in your struggle about getting to school; most parents will agree that getting their children out of bed and out the door in the morning is not the most pleasant part ...
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Lisa Medoff, Ph.D holds a B.A. in psychology, a master's degree in school counseling, and a Ph.D. in child and adolescent development. Although she’s worked with all types of children, for the past eight years, she has worked with students with special needs, such as ADHD, learning disabilities, depression and anxiety. She has taught courses in psychology and child/adolescent development at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, and DeAnza College. She currently works as a resilience consultant for the non-profit Cleo Eulau Center, helping teachers at a low-performing elementary school understand issues of connectedness, special needs, and cultural sensitivity in order to build resilience in their students.
Column Archive
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Help With Shyness
by Lisa Medoff
July 21, 2008, 12:00 amBeing shy is a very common problem, so don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone experiences some degree of shyness in different social situations. Read More
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College Eating Disorder
July 18, 2008, 1:54 am
Dear Dr. Medoff, Our daughter has an eating disorder. When she sees foods she sees calories. She is now a freshman in college. Her disorder is so severe at times that the doctors are stating that she is damaging her organs. We have met with doctors and psychologist but nothing works. Do you have any advice? From, Debra R., Miami, FL Read More
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Building Self-Esteem
by Lisa Medoff
July 14, 2008, 12:00 amDear Dr. Medoff, My friend mentioned that she thinks my child has low self-esteem. I think she may be right, since I don't think I ever really had very high self-esteem. I am afraid that I have passed this problem on to my daughter. What can I do to correct this? Read More
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Tough Times At The Doctor's Office
by Lisa Medoff
July 7, 2008, 12:00 amDear Dr. Medoff, I always worry about taking my son to the doctor, and I think this worry rubs off on my son because he gets so hysterical. Can you help me with this problem? Read More
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Lying
by Lisa Medoff
June 30, 2008, 12:00 amDear Dr. Medoff, I have been catching my 7-year-old daughter in a lot of lies lately. Most of them are small, but I am worried about putting a stop to this before it gets out of control. What should I do? Read More
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Helping Your Teen to Help A Friend
by Lisa Medoff
June 23, 2008, 12:00 amDear Dr. Medoff, My teenage daughter has a friend that is struggling with some psychological problems. My daughter wants me to tell her how to help her friend, but she is insisting that I stay out of it, especially when it comes to contacting the parents. What should I tell my daughter to do? Read More
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Restaurant Behavior
by Lisa Medoff
June 16, 2008, 12:00 amDear Dr. Medoff, I have a 4-year-old niece and a 7-year-old nephew. I adore them, and love spending time with them, but I can't stand going out to dinner with my sister's family because the kids act so horribly. Is there any advice that I can give her? Read More
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Birthday Parties
June 9, 2008, 12:00 am
Dear Dr. Medoff, I have noticed that birthday parties among my daughter's friends are getting out of control. Each party seems to be bigger and more extravagant than the next. I don't want my children to feel deprived, but I also don't want to buy into the idea that a birthday party should look like a wedding reception. What should I do? Read More
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Role Models
June 2, 2008, 12:00 am
Dear Dr. Medoff, I am a single mother to a son and a daughter. They have very little contact with their father. I worry about them not having a male in their lives. Is there anything I can do to make up for their father being gone? Read More
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Is It Bad to Spank Your Child?
May 26, 2008, 12:00 am
Dear Dr. Medoff, My husband and I disagree about the issue of spanking. I think it is wrong, and my husband says that he was raised with spankings, and he turned out just fine. He thinks that without discipline like spankings, our kids will know they can walk all over us and they won't learn to respect us or our rules. What do you think about spanking? Read More
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