by Dr Aletta | Dec 13, 2017 | Family Matters, Kids, Parenting
Be kind yourself. That’s the start. I think we can all agree on that, right? Not as easy as it sounds, especially if we did not grow up with the greatest role models. My husband grew up with yellers. Everything sounded like an argument, even if it... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 5, 2010 | Self-Esteem
If your marriage is hurting in any way, you have a few choices. Among them, get in there, get messy, get humble, and work hard… or walk away (which can also get messy, but we’ll save that for another time). Today we’re talking about what to do if... by Dr Aletta | Oct 21, 2009 | Family Matters, Relationships
Q: How do you get your kids to talk to you? A: Sit down to a family meal more days than not. While you are eating, talk about those things you’d like to hear from them.What happened that day? What were your challenges, frustrations, little thrills? Who did you talk... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 15, 2009 | Relationships
At some point in the movie Bride Wars the focus turns away from the battling bffs and toward the couples about to be married. The wedding planner, played by Candace Bergen, explains the dynamics underlying how the engaged couples weather the wedding... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 11, 2009 | Family Matters
Dear Real Deal, My daughter is reaching the age in which most girls grow a strong disliking of past things that they once loved. For example, the color pink has now been thrown out the window, ABC family has been replaced with the Simpsons, pictures of hearts...
