Ann Corwin Ph.D. – Parents Ask

Expert Biography

Ann Corwin Ph.D.

Current: Dr. Ann Corwin is known to many as “The Parenting Doctor” and has made it her life’s work to develop practical parenting programs for parents and children. With a Ph.D. in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, a Masters Degree in Education and over twenty-five years of experience in parenting consulting and child development education, she has helped thousands of parents with children from birth to five years and beyond. Dr. Ann focuses on prevention and helping families learn to help themselves Her parenting skills development workshops and parent coaching programs have immediate solutions to child discipline behavior issues such as hitting and biting, respect and discipline, poor sleeping habits, relationships and school, toilet learning, new siblings and sibling rivalry, separation anxiety and much more. To learn more about Dr. Ann and her popular Parenting Passport, visit www.theparentingdoctor.com.

Website: www.theparentingdoctor.com

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Upcoming Episode - When maternity leave is over: Dealing with your back to work doubts.

When maternity leave ends, many moms are left with doubts about their original game plan to return to the office. Our Parents Ask experts discuss this sometimes tricky transition, looking at the source of anxiety for new moms and offering advice and solutions to help them make the right decisions that are right for them.
When maternity leave is over: Dealing with your back to work doubts.

*Update: New UK study confirms that working mothers don't harm children! Read more and join our Parents Ask experts as they look at this source of anxiety for new moms heading back to work and offer advice and solutions for this often tricky transition.
Sleeping through the night: How to help your baby get a good night's rest.

"Will my baby ever start sleeping through the night?" is a common lament from parents of newborns. Our experts, Elizabeth Pantley, Ann Corwin MD and Tanya Altmann MD weigh in on this topic, assuring parents that yes, sleep will come and offering them advice and solutions for finding their way to a good night's rest.
Screen time: Creating a healthy 'media diet' for your kids

How much screen time is enough? How much screen time is too much? Our parents ask experts, Ann Corwin, Betsy Brown Braun and Monica Vila share their advice and offer their insight about kids and technology so parents can create a healthy "media diet" for their kids.
Time Out: More Harm Than Good?

The "D" word. Discipline. One of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Deciding on how, when and why to discipline can cause not only anxiety in ourselves, but friction between parents. And worse, if done improperly it could cause resentment and further aggression from a child. So how do you decide on which method to use and how do you know if it causes more harm than good? Our Parents Ask experts share their thoughts on one of the most popular and debated methods: Time Out.
Creating Positive Bedtime Rituals

Does bedtime in your house feel like a struggle and a chore? Well, Huggies GoodNites presents a look at how to create positive bedtime rituals, with information provided by pediatrician Dr. Scott Cohen, mommy blogger Lisa Belkin, and Parenting Consultant Ann Corwin. Tips are given from a physiological and psychological standpoint, as well as a mom's proven experience. A must see for every parent!

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Traumatic Childhood Experiences Can Lead to Obesity

Worried that something you did may screw your kids up for life? Well you should. Recent studies are now confirming links between traumatic childhood experiences and adult obesity. Our expert Dr. Ann Corwin explains the correlation.
American Academy of Pediatrics Strongly "OPPOSES" Spanking

Were you completely shocked by the recent study claiming that spanking may be good for your child? Well you're not alone. In fact, The American Academy of Pediatrics echoes those exact sentiments. Read more...
Time Out: Do Our Experts Have it Right?

Our Parents Ask experts have given their two cents on the pros and cons of Time Out. Now we want to hear from you: Have our experts put your disciplinary dilemmas to rest? Or is the jury still out? Read more!
Parents are Asking: Does My Toddler Understand There's a Consequence to Misbehaving?

Does your toddler misbehave and then brag about it? This may be quite normal says Parents Ask expert Dr. Ann Corwin. In fact, by "ratting" himself out, your child may be trying to connect with you. Read on!
Parents are Asking: Any Tips for Single Parents on How to Manage Stress?

Parents Ask expert Dr. Ann Corwin offers advice to a newly divorced mom on how to cope with stress and decrease the guilt!