NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 5, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
The recession has forced many stay-at-home moms to return to the work
force. Which leaves concerned moms across the U.S. asking, "How will my
absence affect my children?"
"The key to raising healthy children isn't so much about the quantity
of time you spend with your kids, it's more about the quality," says
Dr. Robert Puff, a clinical psychologist based in Newport Beach, Calif.
Unfortunately, too many parents believe that spending all day together
is enough, even if it means that a child is sitting in front of the TV
for hours while a parent surfs the internet or talks on the phone to
friends.
For over 25 years, Dr. Puff, author of the free e-book "Anger Work: How
to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind" and the podcast "Raising
Healthy Children and Teenagers," has worked with kids. If he's seeing a
child, he'll usually split the session between child and parent, which
means that a son or daughter will meet with him for 30 minutes. "Even
though I'm with these kids for a short period of time, I can heal
traumas from divorce, sexual abuse, depression, or anxiety because I
give them my full attention and healing skills."
So what is quality time? Great parenting involves three dynamics: (1)
How you treat your children; (2) What you expose your children to; and
(3) What you model for your children. "Modeling," Dr. Puff explains,
"is the hardest part of parenting." For example, if a mother tells her
son not to worry about her having to work, but he feels the stress in
her voice, guess which message is stronger?
A great way to celebrate Mother's Day in 2009 is to spend quality time
with your children, like going outside and playing with them, reading
with them, or taking your children on a date.
In addition to his e-book and podcast, Dr. Puff has written numerous
articles and other podcasts on topics that address how to thrive in
today's stressful world. All works are available for free at
http://www.DoctorPuff.com. He may be reached at: 714-337-4889, or DrPuff@DoctorPuff.com (e-mail).
SOURCE Dr. Robert Puff
http://www.DoctorPuff.com
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