PinnedMember-onlyHi! I’m Dr. Lori FishmanA snapshot of my profile. Updated November 2021 About Me: I am a child psychologist and parent consultant who specializes in pediatric weight management. I love to write about parenting and was recently honored with Top Writer status in the Parenting topic. …Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
May 3, 2022Member-onlyHow to Find a Child Therapist in 2022Kids are struggling with mental health issues more than ever. Parents are facing an impossible task trying to find a therapist with availability. The AAP, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children’s Hospital Association have declared a national emergency in children’s mental health, particularly during the COVID-19…Parenting8 min readParenting8 min read
Jan 16, 2022Member-onlyThe Single Best Strategy to Motivate Your ChildrenPhones, video games, and social media have made motivating our children progressively more challenging. Children, much like adults, can develop motivational roadblocks that distract them from achieving even simple daily tasks. Completing homework, doing chores, and even simply going outside can feel like a struggle. What is the single best…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Dec 8, 2021Member-onlyWhat Parents Need to Know About Social Media in 2022The impact of social media on your children’s self-esteem. Ninety percent of teens ages 13–17 have used social media, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Research conducted by the Dove Self-Esteem Project in 2020 revealed startling insights: 80% of girls have downloaded a filter or used…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Nov 23, 2021Member-onlyI am Dumb, Stupid, & Ugly.What to Do When Your Child Says They Hate Themselves It is hard to watch children put themselves down, have low self-esteem, or struggle with confidence. They tend to feel like grownups always point out what they do wrong and never say anything nice about them. Sound familiar? The 3+3…Self Esteem2 min readSelf Esteem2 min read
Nov 13, 2021Member-only5 Easy Ways to Build Self-Esteem in ChildrenWatching your child struggle with their confidence and self esteem is one of the hardest parts of parenting. Dr. Lori Fishman, child psychologist & parenting coach, recommends the following 5 ways to build self-esteem in your children: 1. Spend a short period of uninterrupted time with your child every day. Try to carve out at least 10 minutes of time each day to…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Nov 9, 2021Member-onlySix Tips for Getting Your Child to Try New Foods Without Gagging, Crying, or Hating YouPicky eaters create a world of stress for parents. Dr. Lori Fishman, child psychologist and parenting consultant, provides 6 tips for getting your child to try new foods. Picky eating was one of the biggest struggles I encountered while I was working in a pediatric weight clinic for over 10…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
Nov 9, 2021Member-onlyStop Paying Your Child to Lose WeightYes, kids are motivated by money. But “paying-per pound” is the WRONG way to approach weight management with children or teens. I am a child psychologist specializing in pediatric weight management. …Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Published in Working Moms·Nov 7, 2021Member-onlyDo You Show All of Your Texts to Your Kids?Secretly going through a parent’s phone is Gen Z’s version of eavesdropping through a wall with a glass to their ear. I am an adolescent psychologist who’s been seeing teenagers for over 15 years. …Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyHalloween Was Literally Hell for Many Middle School GirlsPopularity and exclusion struggles are far too common during the middle school years. Especially for girls. It is two days after Halloween in chilly New England as I sit down with my fourth patient of the evening. I am a child psychologist in private practice. …Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
