Practical Parenting Solutions by Dr. Polly Dunn
Before I had kids I was a serious neat freak. Everything in my house, car, and office had a place. My closets and drawers were neatly organized, my kitchen was in order, and my filing system was impeccable. If company was coming over, it would take me a few minutes (if that) to have my home presentable. Four kids later I've had to kiss my perfectionistic tendencies goodbye. If you've got ... read more
Ten years ago family vacations meant quality time spent bonding with who? The family, of course! A trip to the beach with the kids included kite flying, swimming, and sand castle building. Camping meant setting up the tent in the wilderness (or the backyard) and singing songs and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. The most technology we had with us was a flashlight! Fast forward to ... read more
These days it seems almost impossible to gather our family around the kitchen table for dinner. Between soccer practice, dance, work, and the rest that life throws at us, I'll be the first to admit that dinner is often at the bottom of a very long to-do list at our house. Despite that, our family makes an effort to eat together at least a few nights a week. The food may not always be homemade ... read more
Since 1999, I have served as the Director of the Auburn University Psychological Services Center (AUPSC). AUPSC is a psychology training clinic that has been provided by the Department of Psychology at Auburn University in the College of Liberal Arts for more than 35 years. At AUPSC, graduate students who are pursuing their Ph.D. in clinical psychology provide individual and group therapy and ... read more
Earlier this year, I joined forces with some of the biggest names in health care to provide quality answers to your health questions through an online social platform, Sharecare. Dr. Mehmet Oz and Jeff Arnold, creator of WebMD, founded Sharecare in 2009 in order to "simplify the search for quality healthcare information and provide consumers with the necessary tools to make smart health choices ... read more
