Maybe you’ve heard of the “end of rope” syndrome?  Many parents suffer from it occasionally and while it can often be acute, doctors don’t usually write prescriptions for it when it’s the garden variety.  There’s an old folk remedy that has stood the test of time and is even finding support in contemporary research.   Studies show that a [...]

Knowing that helping others is helpful in and of itself.  Helping others also increases one’s confidence and self-esteem. (Riessman & Carroll 1995)  As social creatures who thrive on cooperation, is it any wonder that we benefit from both giving and receiving support? Attending groups, even when you don’t “need” to, is incredibly helpful not only to others, [...]

This statement recommends opportunities for pediatricians to develop their expertise in assessing the strengths and stresses in families, in counseling families about strategies and resources, and in collaborating with others in their communities to support family relationships. (The Pediatrician’s Role in Family Support and Family Support Programs. )  What groups does your Pediatrician recommend? If [...]