The Teen Doctor

Mating

10 Ways to Attract a Partner

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on April 6, 2024

Individuals across the world use similar strategies to attract others.

Individuals across the world use similar strategies to attract others.

Ghosting

What Ghosters Are Really Thinking and Feeling

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on March 21, 2024

Understanding why you have been ghosted may be helpful.

Understanding why you have been ghosted may be helpful.

Family Dynamics

What Estranged Mothers Get So Wrong

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on February 25, 2024

Flexible thinking may help mothers deal more effectively with cut-offs from their adult children.

Flexible thinking may help mothers deal more effectively with cut-offs from their adult children.

Relationships

Couples and Their Biggest Misunderstandings

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on February 10, 2024

There are effective ways for couples to understand each other better.

There are effective ways for couples to understand each other better.

Relationships

How to Deal With Gift Disappointment

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on January 4, 2024

Is a gift a sign of relationship health, or just a gift?

Is a gift a sign of relationship health, or just a gift?

Sexual Abuse

Gateway Touching: A Lesser-Known Form of Sexual Abuse

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on December 5, 2023

An 11-year-old speaks out for others who may be suffering in silence.

An 11-year-old speaks out for others who may be suffering in silence.

Parenting

Help! I Don't Like My Child

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on November 1, 2023

Parents have the power and responsibility to change their feelings toward their children.

Parents have the power and responsibility to change their feelings toward their children.

Family Dynamics

What's a Mother to Do When Adult Children Fight?

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on October 1, 2023

Adverse family events are associated with an increased likelihood of distancing, but estrangement is often temporary.

Adverse family events are associated with an increased likelihood of distancing, but estrangement is often temporary.

Body Image

5 Ways to Help Daughters Who Dislike Their Bodies

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on September 5, 2023

You can help your daughters feel better about themselves, especially their bodies, with the following suggestions.

You can help your daughters feel better about themselves, especially their bodies, with the following suggestions.

Grief

8 Ways To Deal With the Loss of a Pet

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on August 9, 2023

It's important not to minimize the loss of a pet. These suggestions can help.

It's important not to minimize the loss of a pet. These suggestions can help.

Infidelity

Different Ways You Might Handle an Affair

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on August 2, 2023

Some reactions to infidelity may serve you, while others may cause further relationship damage.

Some reactions to infidelity may serve you, while others may cause further relationship damage.

Marriage

Why Do Couples Really Fight About Money?

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on July 9, 2023

Disputes about finances can affect the longevity of relationships.

Disputes about finances can affect the longevity of relationships.

Personality

What Do Your Lies Say About Your Personality?

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on July 8, 2023

Lying may be linked to different personality traits.

Lying may be linked to different personality traits.

Anxiety

Why Families Fight During Wedding Planning

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on June 11, 2023

A reader seeks advice about family tension in the lead-up to a wedding.

A reader seeks advice about family tension in the lead-up to a wedding.

Emotion Regulation

A Pause May Save Your Relationship

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Consider all of these factors before you react to someone with hostility.

Consider all of these factors before you react to someone with hostility.

Stress

The Collateral Damage of Estrangement

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on May 2, 2023

When someone cuts off one person, they also hurt others who are caught in the middle.

When someone cuts off one person, they also hurt others who are caught in the middle.

Friends

8 Major Friendship Missteps

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on April 9, 2023

Are you handling your friendships with care?

Are you handling your friendships with care?

Suicide

10 Ways to Show Support After Learning of a Suicide

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on March 4, 2023

It is likely that you will learn of a death by suicide. It's important to know the best ways to respond to those who are grieving.

It is likely that you will learn of a death by suicide. It's important to know the best ways to respond to those who are grieving.

Anxiety

8 Ways to Help Your Child With School Rejection

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on February 3, 2023

Your children may struggle with the college and graduate school process. Here's how to help them handle the anxiety they are experiencing.

Your children may struggle with the college and graduate school process. Here's how to help them handle the anxiety they are experiencing.

Friends

6 Ways To Get Your Friend Back After a Fallout

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on January 24, 2023

There is a step-by-step plan that can help you save your friendship.

There is a step-by-step plan that can help you save your friendship.