By: Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Psychologist When planning a wedding we are all aglow with love and excitement—as it should be. We have to consider the date, venue, rabbi, caterer, invitations, musicians, seating arrangements, bridesmaids, best man, ushers, the dress/suit, money, the honeymoon arrangements, and more. It’s a challenge but, hopefully, well worth it. I have often said, “Staging [...]
When we bring a new-born neonate home from the hospital the thrilled but exhausted parents are primarily concerned with the basic care and feeding of the infant. While this concern is obviously important, some attention must be paid to the child’s emotional development. At this early stage in the child’s life psychological health comes primarily by way of attachment, [...]
Shelley Kenow Special Education Consultant - 256 subscribers Dr. Waldman is a recently semi-retired licensed clinical, forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona. He conducted a highly successful, diverse, private practice of 45 years, working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys. His [...]
Navigating Life Post-Divorce / The Real Deal! - DIVORCE RECOVERY MEN OVER 40 Don't Pick the Scab Podcast 93 subscribers In this insightful episode of the "Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast," David welcomes Dr. Larry Waldman, a seasoned clinical forensic psychologist with over 45 years of experience, to discuss divorce recovery for men over 40. Dr. Waldman [...]
Recently, I overheard an adolescent tell her friend, “I was so depressed yesterday but I’m fine today.” Her friend replied, “Yeah, I understand; I get depressed sometimes, too.” This conversation reflects the very common misuse of the term “depression.” Most individuals mistakenly refer to depression when, in fact, they are simply sad or unhappy. We all occasionally “get down,” [...]
GSD Nation 2.81K subscribers What are the current trends in parenting these days? Dr. Larry Waldman, a clinical psychologist with half a century of experience, joins Programming Lions to talk how parenting has changed over the decades. Hear his advice on how to help relationships thrive in our ever changing world.
By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Many parents struggle with conversing with their adolescent. Attempts at communication often result in yelling, slamming doors, feelings of resentment, and a sense of hopelessness that issues can be resolved. Below are nine strategies to enhance communication with your teen. 1. Praise Positive Behavior Usually when a parent approaches their teen it is to [...]
By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP A parent tells their young child to brush their teeth. The child responds, “I don’t want to; I don’t feel like it.” It is perfectly normal for children to believe that they must be in a certain mood state (feel like it) to do something. Most parents, though, tell their child that they are sorry they don’t [...]
By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Parents regularly tell their children to “study hard” so they can get good grades, get into a good college, get a good job, and be successful. While children are encouraged to study, do they truly know what they should do? Research on effective studying generally recommends the following: 1) Organize the material conceptually rather [...]
By: Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Prior to retiring in 2018 I worked in the family law arena for two decades. There I saw too many unfortunate children stuck in their parents’ ugly divorce. It was sad but common for these angry parents to use the child/ren as tools to hurt their ex. At times, a parent would even [...]
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