Dr. Vicki Panaccione has been called, “The World’s Expert in Parenting,” and “The Oprah Winfrey of Families.” She is an internationally recognized child psychologist, speaker, parent coach, media specialist, consultant, best-selling author and radio personality who has dedicated her 25 year career to working with 100’s of children and helping [...]
Problems with ADHD
Kids experience a lot of problems with ADHD…some inadvertently caused by their parents. Now, don’t get me wrong…these are well-meaning parents. These are the ones who come into my office and immediately let me know in no uncertain terms, “I’m not putting my kid on drugs.” Well, that’s actually OK---because I don’t prescribe medication. But what I will do is thoroughly evaluate a child to determine if he, in fact, has ADHD. And, if he does…then, the parents and I need to talk. As a child psychologist, it’s my job to make the best recommendations I ...
Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments
Do you remember your most embarrassing moments? I’m sure you do. Funny thing about embarrassing moments…they aren’t usually funny for the person experiencing them. And, they stay with you… not necessarily for the good. Upon recalling an embarrassing moment, many people will immediately get red in the face and feel as though they are reliving it all over again. Most of us remember our most embarrassing moments as things that just happened by chance…kind of like toilet paper on the bottom of your shoe, or a skirt hem tucked into your underwear. But what about those moments that were created by ...
Everyone is Special
I believe that everyone is special in his or her own unique way. Unfortunately, while I may see the specialness in each person, I find that many adults don’t see themselves as being special at all. Here’s a case in point: I was singing in the aisle again. It’s something that I do wherever I am; I move and groove to good music whenever I hear it. This happened to be in the home improvement department in Beall’s. Next thing I know, there’s a woman looking over at me…I know, she probably thinks I’m weird, but quite frankly, I don’t care. I ...
Kids Learning Computers…better with ‘tech’ than life skills
A new survey of 2200 online mothers of kids learning computers between two and five years old found that: More young kids can play a computer game than ride a bike. Larry Magid of CNET News reported on Jan. 19, 2011: The Digital Diaries study from Internet security firm AVG said that 58 percent of children aged two to five know how to play a “basic computer game” compared with 52 percent who know how to ride a bike. Sixty-three percent can turn a computer on and off, and 69 percent can use a mouse. By contrast, only 20 percent can “swim ...
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Teenage Sexting: A Language All Its Own
Following my blog on Teenage Sexting, I have had numerous requests from parents for acronyms to BOLO—Be On the Lookout. Your teens and tweens have a new language all their own, in the form of symbols and abbreviations that they are constantly texting to one another. As a parent, it’s important... [Read more ⇒]
Parenting and Passion…Not Mutually Exclusive (Part 2)
Making time for each other You plan everything else in your day—when to get up, take the kids to school, doctor’s appt, hair appt (what’s that?), grocery shopping, cooking, homework time, nap time, sports practices…. Are these all important? You bet! You also plan family fun activities,... [Read more ⇒]
Passionate Partners make Better Parents
Your kids learn how to love by watching you love each other Valentine’s Day is upon us—the one day a year we are supposed to profess our love for our mate. One day a year? What are the other 364 days for? Well, I’ll tell you what they are for… Lots of affection, intimacy and passion! So,... [Read more ⇒]
Valentines Day for Children
Valentines Day for Children can be a happy time or a conflicted one. Here are a couple of Ask Dr. Vicki questions I have received over the past year: Does my child have to give a valentine to everyone in the class? Dr. Vicki’s comments: Valentines Day for children means being nice to everyone,... [Read more ⇒]
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