The Shameless Psychiatrist

A guide to parenting and sexuality

Lea Lis MD

Looking into the Abyss

We do not know all we need to know, and guessing as to what is to come is like looking into the abyss. 

What to Tell our Children About the Breach of Capitol Hill

Are you finding it difficult to discuss the recent events at the Capitol with your children?

A Giant Penis...as a Children’s TV Show?

A new Danish TV show is geared toward kids ages 4-8 with clay animated figures and slapstick humor. But has it gone too far?

New Year’s Resolutions

Living a life with less shame and more confidence.

Period Positive: How to Celebrate Puberty

Conversations about puberty and periods should be included in discussions about sex.

Bipolar Disorder: The Impact on Women

The course of bipolar disorder differs between men and women.

There have been numerous studies that show that social media is linked to depression, loneliness, hyperactivity, poor sleep quality and anxiety.

parents fighting over the election

Addicted to Politics, and Our Kids Are Watching

Why are parents obsessing over election news, and how does it affect children?

The Guilt Trip

A recent study showed that mothers had significantly higher levels of work-family guilt compared to fathers.

The Lonely Pandemic Girl

The pandemic may be especially difficult for girls, who are hard-wired to be social, and to do so in person.

Cancel Culture: A Shameless Plea

Call-out or cancel cultures are focused on shaming—publicly humiliate someone in person and on social media. For culture to change, the key is kindness.

Love in the Time of COVID-19

How do you make your relationship pandemic-proof?

Face Forward

Explore the different mask options and add them to your back-to-school shopping list.

Mood Boost

Patients often ask what they can do to promote better mental health without the use of prescribed medication.

Take PRIDE in Raising Children

As parents, we need to lead by example, showing love, respect and support for our children, while revisiting what we have learned.

Emotional abuse: Recognizing the signs

Emotional Abuse: Recognizing the Signs

Are you curious about emotional abuse, how it shows up in a relationship, and how to get help?

The best way to raise empathetic children is to lead by example.

How Do You Raise Empathetic Kids?

Wondering how to raise an empathetic child? Lead by example.

Tomophobia: I Fear Doctors, Blood, and Needles. Now What?

Do you have a fear of medical procedures and needles? Understand tomophobia and how to treat it.

Does Coronavirus Cause Anxiety and Depression?

An analysis of how COVID might cause depression and anxiety and some tips to combat some of these issues

Not Your Father's Playboy

Technology has totally changed the way families create and enforce rules in the home.

It is difficult for teens to understand the quarantine.

How to Quarantine Your Teen

Curious about how to communicate, compromise, AND keep your teen safe during the COVID-19 crisis?

Working and parenting from home can be rough!

How to Homeschool the Inattentive Child

Struggling to work from home, parent and homeschool all at once? Here are some tips to help you out!

A point of view about the benefits and drawbacks of social isolation versus social distancing.

How to Break the Habit of Touching Your Face

It can be hard to break a habit when you don't even realize you're doing it. Actionable tips can help keep you and your family healthy.

My Hormones Made Me Love You

Curious about why you feel romantically attached after having sex with the same person multiple times?

I’m Dreaming of My Kids This Christmas

Are you a parent alone for the holidays? Here are some tips to dealing with an empty nest.

Dating: The Struggle Is Real for Single Parents

There are pros and cons to handling any dating situation.

Where Should Your Teen Have Sex?

Sex-positive parenting.

Raising Gentle Men

Cultivating a society that creates a gentle man starts by practicing healthy rituals that celebrate the transition from boys to men.

Be Loud and Proud With Your Kids

A healthy body is something to be loud and proud of.

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