Family Health

Many parents mistakenly assume they can shield their children from the tragedies that occur in the world around them. Unless they live in a hermetically sealed bubble, they cannot. Children, no matter what their age, are incredibly intuitive. They feel what's going on- especially when...

In today's Style section of the New York Times, Elissa Gootman penned a great article on how to negotiate relationships with step children in a divorce. I'm honored that she closed the article on a positive, up beat note that contained my discussion of how...

Latest designer drug called 'Smiles' linked to teen deaths By Stephanie Pappas Published September 24, 2012 in Fox News.com LiveScience Law enforcement officials and parents are concerned about the next in a long line of illegal synthetic drugs: 2C-I, also known as "Smiles." The drug, a hallucinogen, has been linked...

This posting by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer first appeared on the Dr. Oz website By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD I just finished reading 50 Shades of Grey. For most of you, the book needs no introduction. It’s a hot and steamy novel that’s been a topic of...