My husband dotes on our two beautiful girls. Why do I feel a little jealous?
A young, high-achieving mom wonders what happened to her once doting and attentive husband.
Barbara's Latest Articles
8 Ways to Deal With the Loss of a Beloved Pet
It's hard for parents to know what to do when a beloved pet dies -- and how to comfort their children. Psychologist Barbara Greenberg has some advice.
Why Does My Young Daughter Dislike Her Body So Much?
A mother worries her preteen daughter may be headed for an eating disorder.
Help! I Don’t Like My Child
A divorced father can't figure out why he no longer enjoys his teen daughter's company. Find out what Dr. Greenberg advises.
What is going on with my perfect child?
Dr. Barbara Greenberg advises parents not to burden their son by calling him a perfect child and give him more room to grow and make mistakes.
How can I get my easygoing mom back again?
Teen psychologist Barbara Greenberg advises a teen how to deal with a mom put on edge by the pandemic.
“How can I control the anger I feel toward my family for not helping with chores?”
Dr. Barbara Greenberg counsels a working mom who cannot control the anger she feels toward her family for ignoring household chores.
“Does my son have seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?”
Dr. Greenberg advises a parent whose son appears to be suffering from the winter blues.
“My husband doesn’t take my depression seriously”
Dr. Barbara Greenberg counsels a woman whose husband makes light of her depression.
Advice on Rejection from a Teen Psychologist
Dr. Barbara Greenberg gives advice on how to deal with a series of seeming rejections.
I’m a teenage girl who is overweight and tired of my mom’s cringe-y talks about ‘inner beauty.’ How can I make her understand?
A teenage girl hates being overweight and feels all her classmates are judging her. Dr. Greenberg gives her some other ways to think about body image.
I’m Worried My Grandson’s Girlfriend Has an Eating Disorder. Am I Overreacting?
A retired nurse asks Dr. Greenberg whether she should be concerned about her son's girlfriend, whose actions suggest she is dealing with bulemia.
How Can I Comfort My Friend Who Is Considering Divorce?
Ask Dr. Greenberg your questions about kids, teens, youth and parenting.
“My son is being excluded from his friend group”
Ask Dr. Greenberg your questions about kids, youth and parenting.
Ask Barbara: What Can I Do About My Rude, Selfish and Lazy Teen?
Ask Dr. Greenberg your questions about kids, teens, youth and parenting.
