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Dr. Susan gives advice and support when you want to help an overweight friend (7/22/08)
Dr. Susan provides expertise about how parents can build body confidence in children. (7/1/08)
Dr. Susan's monthly syndicated parenting column--read it here!! (6/4/08)
Dr. Susan gives advice to moms of teenage girls for how to role-model a healthy body image. (6/1/08)
Dr. Susan's monthly syndicated parenting column--read it here!! (5/1/08)
Dr. Susan shares her opinion about the media created terms used to describe eating disorders. (4/3/08)
Dr. Susan offers her opinion to Dr. Dave and Bill for their insightful 'Addictions and Answers' column (3/21/08)
Review of Dr. Susan's Kids-Only Weight Loss Guide: "This no-nonsense guide is a wonderful tool for parents of younger children who may need to lose weight and it is also handy for any parent trying to keep the whole family well and active.Psychologist Dr. Bartell offers a positive perspective that will help parents make a realistic, healthy plan for either slimming down or staying healthy as a household." (3/1/08)
Dr. Susan gives grandparents advice and tips on Grandparents.com for how to handle an acting-out teen (2/29/08)
NY Daily News-Addictions and Answers Column
Dr. Susan provided insights to Dr. Dave and Bill for their terrific column, which this week, focuses on the struggles of those suffering with eating disorders. (2/22/08)
Staten Island Advance-Kids in the City Column
Dr. Susan offers suggestions to wonderful columnist Melissa Chapman-Mushnick about how to help mothers and sons to bond (2/19/08)
As a single Mom is it all right for your kids to co-sleep in bed with you?
(1/7/08)
ABC's 20/20-Teen Violence Made Popular Online
Dr. Susan discusses how teens behave badly online and what parents can do to make sure their teen is safe and acting appropriately in the cyberworld.(Click on the video in the upper right hand corner and you can see and hear Dr. Susan in the ABC TV segment) (12/7/07)
"I Love You-Now Go Away". Dr. Susan is interviewed as an expert about when to give your teen some space. (12/1/07)
The great dinner debate -- feed your family without the fuss
Dr. Susan talks with She Knows about teaching fussy kids to eat all types of foods (11/5/07)
The Holidays and Food: What Heath-Minded Parents Should Do
Dr Susan shares thoughts and ideas with parents on how they can help their children get through the Holiday season in a healthy,positive and enjoyable way (11/1/07)
How to shop successfully with an overweight child or teen
Dr. Susan discusses how you can shop effectively and without aggravation with an overweight teen (10/31/07)
Successful Holiday Clothes Shopping With An Overweight Child Or Teen
Dr. Susan shares her experience on how to successfully shop for Holiday clothes with an overweight child or teen (10/29/07)
SCHOOL VIOLENCE-Tips for parents facing kids fears
Dr. Susan shares tips for parents about how to help children and teen cope with fears following the latest school shooting in Cleveland. Download Dr. Susan's tips so you can help your child. (10/13/07)
Fights Caught on Tape, Posted Online
Dr Susan talks with Good Morning America about why kids are posting videotaped fights on the internet and the impact of these actions. (10/13/07)
Grandparents.com-10 Healthy Habits for Your Grandkids
Dr. Susan offers Grandparents some resourceful and important advice about dealing with their grandchildren. (9/10/07)
ParentGuide Magazine-Battle of the sexes
Read Dr. Susan's cover article--who's easier to raise, boys or girsl? (9/1/07)
Teen and Young Adult Stress FACTS and TIPS
Dr. Susan's facts and tips for for parents to help reduce stress in the lives of their teen and young adult children (8/29/07)
Children Benefit from Sharing Bedrooms
Dr Susan talks about the benefits of your children sharing bedrooms (8/28/07)
Newsday-Make room for the kids from Generation Stress
Dr. Susan gives Ellis Henican of Newsday her thoughts on the AP/MTV survey which revealed that 85% of 13-24 year olds are stressed (8/24/07)
Dr. Susan's Parent Tips for the Mattel Recall
Dr. Susan offers parents tips on how to best handle the Mattel recall when removing these toys from their home. (8/19/07)
NY Daily News-Cutting obesity off at the fridge
Dr. Susan offer some eating tips in the Daily News column "Addictions and Answers". (8/17/07)
Younger and younger kids clamor for expensive labels. Dr. Susan shares her opinions about the impact of designer labels on tweens and preteens and howe parents can handle the pressures. (8/12/07)
Tween fashion moves from tart to trendy
Dr. Susan speaks about the growing trend of tween and preteen girls dressing inappropriately and how they are influenced by today's young celebrities. (8/6/07)
USA Today-'Wannarexic' girls yearn for eating disorders
Dr. Susan talks about "Wannarexics",girls acting as if they have an eating disorder in order to be popular. (8/4/07)
Dr. Susan talks about the feelings associated with finding out the gender of your baby (8/1/07)
Lessons from Lindsay Lohan: Help a teen -- or her friend -- take risks safely
Dr. Susan shares some thoughts and opinions about risky behavior by teens. (7/28/07)
Give Overweight kids A Healthy start to the new School Year
Dr. Susan offers some important advice as you startr the new school year. (7/24/07)
10 Trustworthy Tips for Divorcing Parents
Dr. Susan offers 10 trustworthy tips for divorcing parents so that your children will have a far better chance of coming through the divorce emotionally healthy and happy. (7/8/07)
Dr. Susan answers a question about how to get a 3-year old to sleep who has bad dreams of monsters and ghosts (7/5/07)
Raise kids' self-esteem with clothes that flatter
Here are some helpful tips about how to help promote your child's self-esteem with clothes that flatter their body type. (7/2/07)
Dr. Bartell offers tips for stress-free parenting while you’re dating a single mom or dad (7/1/07)
Developing a Healthy Body Image
Dr. Susan offers additional tips on having a healthy body image (7/1/07)
Jewish Woman Magazine-Naked Truth
Read Dr. Susan's interview about how women battle to have a healthy body image despite the pressures of bathing suit season! (7/1/07)
5 Teen Behavior Problems: A Troubleshooting Guide
Dr. Susan offers parents help with handling some of the common teen behavior problems (7/1/07)
Dr. Susan offers solutions for troubleshooting difficult teen behavior (7/1/07)
How to Survive Planning a Sweet Sixteen
So you want to know how to avoid the minefields on planning a Sweet Sixteen? (6/19/07)
Dr. Susan comments on Dad's role and involvement in their teenage daughter's life. (6/19/07)
Love resolutions worth keeping
Dr. Susan discusses some healthy ways to make New Year's resolutions (6/19/07)
Girls and Body Image: Help Your Daughter Love the Skin She's In
Dr Susan Shares her thoughts onhow parents can help their daughters feel healthy on their way to being healthy. (6/18/07)
Dr. Susan's Kids-Only Weight Loss Guide get's a thumb's -up from The Wichita Eagle. Linda Nye, a registered dietician at the Wichita Clinic and certified instructor for Shapedown considered the book "an eye-opener for anyone concerned about a child's weight" (6/13/07)
Dr. Susan shows parents how to help their children move to a new community. (6/8/07)
Pampering Presents for the Mom-to-be
Pregnant moms learn how to pamper themselves before the baby arrives. (6/8/07)
Feeding Your Family Without a Fuss
How do you get your little one to eat their veggies? (6/1/07)
Should my child attend the birth of his/her new sibling?
Learn how to make the right decision about this controversial topic. (6/1/07)
Dr. Susan shares some thoughts about the role of Grandparents in raising your child (4/19/07)
Education.com-Girls and Body Image
Read Dr. Susan's recommendations to parents in her interview to support parents in helping their daughters develop a healthy sense of self. (4/15/07)
The Single Mom's Survival Guide
Dr. Susan talks with Parents Magazine about the best ways to deal with an ex-spouse (4/1/07)
Newsday-3 sisters share 1 bedroom - happily
Dr. Susan offers her opinion on sisters sharing a bedroom. (3/25/07)
Encouraging Your Child to Talk about Bedwetting
Dr. Susan offers parents suggestions to encourage children to open up about bedwetting. (3/2/07)
Encouraging positive self-image
Dr. Susan Bartell, offers these tips for moms to help their daughters maintain a positive body image. (2/15/07)
The Impact of the Web On Eating Disorders
Dr. Susan talks about the effects of the internet on eating. (2/1/07)
Night Time Wanderings-Getting Your Toddler Back to His Own Bed
Dr. Susan shares her expertise about how to help your child sleep in his own bed. (2/1/07)
Your Mind: A Little Privacy, Please
Dr. Susan talks about the need for teenagers to have alone time. (1/2/07)
Are bloggers helpful to those trying to lose weight? (12/31/06)
Dr. Susan speaks with Laura Treanor of Yorkstown High School about the issues faced by today's teen girls (11/1/06)
Nickolodeon's ParentsConnect! Expert Advisor
Check out the advise Dr. Susan gives to parents on Nick's terrific new website, ParentsConnect.com (11/1/06)
Instant Body Image Boosters (That Last and Last)
Dr Susan talks with Redbook about how your surroundings can affect your feelings about yourself. (10/2/06)
Expert: Kidnapping a result of years of family problems
Dr. Susan discuss the kidnapping of a child by her own parents (9/24/06)
Do Something's Healthy Eating Tips for Teens
Dr. Susan give the "Do Something" organization a list of healthy eating tips. (9/18/06)
What about those skinny genes? (9/1/06)
Following the Fads, Setting limits for trendy tweens
Dr. Susan speaks about how kids react to trends and what it means (8/1/06)
Learn a few secrets about Dr. Susan in her interview with Charles Stuart Platkin, The Diet Detective. (7/8/06)
Dr. Susan discusses with Robin Abcarian of the LA Times why some young girls insist on wearing tight fitting clothes that don;t really faltter their bodies. (7/4/06)
Dr. Susan comments about poor body images and the enormous pressure in celebrity culture to be super skinny (6/1/06)
Dr. Susan comments on Prom Nights and the issues faced by parents (6/1/06)
Daughter is Overweight, Bonusdaughter is Model Thin
Dr. Susan advises stepparents on how to manage stepsisters with different body types. (6/1/06)
Dr. Susan talks about the fears and anxiety associated with wearing a bathing suit. (5/5/06)
Dr. Susan discusses the differences between how tweens and teens use the internet and how parents think they use it. (5/1/06)
Why they should ditch the diet
Dr. Susan is interviewed about healthy eating for tweens and teens. (3/21/06)
Tips from Dr. Susan for parents whose kids are IMing. (3/12/06)
Talking To Your Kids About Drugs: Why And How To Get The Dialogue Going
Dr. Susan shares her thoughts about when to speak to your kids about drugs and alcohol. (2/3/06)
What’s To Lose? Nurturing healthy living in older, overweight children.
Dr. Susan offers advice to parents on how they can help their tweens and teens becom more healthy (2/1/06)
Dr. Susan gives DO something some tips so teens can eat healthily. (1/1/06)
Hosting a Sleepover for Kids Who Wet the Bed
Dr. Susan shares her expertise in this article about a tough topic. (1/1/06)
Mirror, Mirror: Moms and daughters can find real beauty reflected in one another.
Dr. Susan shows moms how to model a healthy body image for their daughters. (1/1/06)
Dr. Susan offers tips on how to use the medai to speak with your kids. (12/1/05)
Couple plans for romantic getaway before baby arrives
Learn about taking a "babymoon". (12/1/05)
What to do when your child is blogging beyond their age? (10/30/05)
Dr. Susan comments on the issue of "fat acceptance". (9/18/05)
Do TV shows, Web sites fuel eating disorders?
Reads Dr. Susan's comments about the FX Network sitcom "Starved". (9/5/05)
Starved May have gone too far!
Dr. Susan commments on the impact of this television series (8/30/05)
Eating disorders are no laughing matter
Dr. Susan's Op-Ed in Newsday commenting on the the premiere of "Starved," the new FX sitcom that claims to explore the comedic side of eating disorders. (8/21/05)
Move over Homer, make room for real dads
Let's hear it for Stay-at-Home Dads (8/17/05)
Dr. Susan offers advice to avoid on how to avoid the perils of a new stepfamily (6/19/05)
You're Not My Father! Helping Teens Adjust to New Stepfamilies
Dr. Susan offers advice on easing your teen into a new stepfamily. (6/19/05)
Dr. Susan Bartell comments on teens and plastic surgery (6/15/05)
Dr Susan talks about how moms need to be particularly conscious of how they communicate their attitudes about weight and appearance to their daughters. (6/6/05)
Teen Pregnancy: The Impact on a Family System
Dr. Susan discusses how the pregnancy of a teenage girl will have a deep and long-lasting emotional impact, not only on the teen, but on her family as well. (6/5/05)
Where do babies come from - Answering questions
Dr. Susan gives you ways to answer those questions posed by young children about where babies come from. (2/1/05)
The Top 10 Reasons Why It's OK That Your
Dr. Susan offers ten tips to help you deal with your child's bedwetting (1/1/05)
Read Dr. Susan's advice to parents of toddlers through teens on a variety of subjects on iParenting's fantastic web resource community. (1/1/05)
You Deserve a Break Today New Moms Need Nurturing, Too
Dr. Susan comments on what new moms need for themselves. (4/7/04)
Emotions in Motion: The Emotional Side of Incontinence
Helping adults cope with incontinence (1/1/04)
With a Little Help From Your Folks
Dr. Susan with some hints about getting your child to help (11/14/03)
Dr. Susan talks to dad about staying connected with your wife and children after the new baby arrives (8/15/01)
Dr. Susan offers advice on how to help your child who wanders out of bed at night. (3/5/01)
Dr. Susan talks about a condition that afflicts over 80% of mother after giving birth (8/1/00)
Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter
(6/15/00)
Help Your Teen Adjust to a Stepfamily
Dr. Susan offers advice on how you can help your teenage child adjust to a new family situation (6/1/00)
Dr. Susan’s Latest Books
Dr. Susan’s Kids-Only Weight Loss Guide: The Parent’s Action Plan for Success
Dr. Susan’s highly anticipated NEW book is now available! Take a look at what people are saying about it.
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Dr. Susan’s Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide: The EASY, FUN Way to Look and Feel Good!
Dr. Susan’s award winning book has already helped thousands of girls.
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