As parents, we always want to make sure we give our children the attention they need, but too much attention could have a negative affect. Are you too involved in your child’s life in a way that is overcontrolling, overprotecting, and overperfecting? Do you select your children’s friends and activities for them? You might be a Helicopter Parent. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why helicopter parenting happens, the consequences and ways to avoid being a helicopter parent.

With all the technology around, bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards. Kids are using cell phones and social media to torment and spread rumors about others in a very public way. If you are the victim of cyberbullying, you can feel embarrassed, but it’s important to remember it’s not your fault. You need to tell someone, whether it’s a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to deal with cyberbullies in this podcast.

With all the technology around, bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards. Kids are using cell phones and social media to torment and spread rumors about others in a very public way. If you are the victim of cyberbullying, you can feel embarrassed, but it’s important to remember it’s not your fault. You need to tell someone, whether it’s a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to deal with cyberbullies in this podcast.

You probably tell your kids to stay together and look both ways before crossing the street when they go trick-or-treating. But there are many other potential dangers for children out and about on Halloween night. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over preparing costumes, looking through candy at the end of the night, and everything in between to make sure your little ghouls are safe this Halloween.

Kids are often very reluctant to tell adults if they’re being cyberbullied and even less likely to talk about it if they’re teasing another kid. If you suspect your child has been the victim or the perpetrator of teasing on the internet, what can you do? In this podcast Dr. Cindy Gellner gives some tips for dealing with internet bullying—whether you child is giving it or receiving it.

Suicide is the third most common cause of death from kids aged 10-19. Children and teens suffering from depression, whether it is being treated or not, are much more likely to think about taking their own life. If you worry that your child is having suicidal thoughts, there is help. Dr. Cindy Gellner has advice for parents seeking to have this worrisome conversation with their kids.

The National Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.

Suicide is the third most common cause of death from kids aged 10-19. Children and teens suffering from depression, whether it is being treated or not, are much more likely to think about taking their own life. If you worry that your child is having suicidal thoughts, there is help. Dr. Cindy Gellner has advice for parents seeking to have this worrisome conversation with their kids.

The National Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.

In 2013, poison control centers received 16,000 calls about children eating hand sanitizer and getting sick. Dr. Cindy Gellner warns that some hand sanitizers are twice as strong as vodka, and no parent would allow their child to have a shot of that. She provides some tips for keeping the hand sanitizer out of reach and keeping your kids safe. If you have concerns, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

In 2013, poison control centers received 16,000 calls about children eating hand sanitizer and getting sick. Dr. Cindy Gellner warns that some hand sanitizers are twice as strong as vodka, and no parent would allow their child to have a shot of that. She provides some tips for keeping the hand sanitizer out of reach and keeping your kids safe. If you have concerns, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Every parent knows how frustrating it is when their baby is crying and they don’t know how to help them. While young children can’t use words to convey what they want, babies as young as eight months can use gestures to communicate with you. In this podcast, Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you how to get started teaching sign language to your baby and provides some helpful tips to keep in mind.