Sara Dimerman

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Sara Dimerman is a psychologist and provides counselling to individuals, couples and families. She is one of North America's most trusted parenting and relationship experts and the author of four books: Am I a Normal Parent?; How to Influence Your Kids for Good; How Can I Be Your Lover When I'm Too Busy Being Your Mother?: The Answer to Becoming Partners Again; and Why Married Couples Don't Have Sex...at Least Not with Each Other. Learn more or listen to advice from Sara and her colleagues by searching for 'helpmesara' podcasts on iTunes or visiting helpmesara.com. Follow Sara on Twitter @helpmesara.

Should You Let Your Tween or Teen Watch ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?

By Sara Dimerman / February 2, 2015

Psychologist and parenting expert Sara Dimerman on whether kids and ‘Fifty Shades’ should mix.

On Ghomeshi and Consent: What Have Kids Got to Do with It?

By Sara Dimerman / December 15, 2014

Consent. It’s a word we’re hearing more often these days. But with this word making headlines and coming to the fore, I was reminded again of how important consent really is, and how it fits in to our day-to-day family lives.

Boys Will Be Boys, and Girls Will Be Girls? The Pros and Cons of Gender Neutral Parenting

By Sara Dimerman / August 11, 2014

Have you heard of GNP? No, not Gross National Product but Gender Neutral Parenting.

Smile For the Camera This Mother’s Day

By Sara Dimerman / May 5, 2014

Are you always behind the camera, taking pictures of your kids? There’s something to be said for getting in front of the camera, sometimes.

Is It OK to Pull Your Child Out of School to Travel?

By Sara Dimerman / March 3, 2014

Planning a trip with your children at a time other than when there is a planned break from school is not taken lightly by most parents. There are several factors to consider when doing so. To make your job easier, I’m suggesting the acronym FLAG to help you remember some of the most important considerations when making your decision.

Religion and the Holidays: Raising Kids in an Interfaith Family

By Sara Dimerman / December 20, 2013

How should interfaith families tackle the issue of raising children in a home with multiple faiths? Our expert weighs in. Find out more.

Plan the Holiday That’s Right for You

By Sara Dimerman / November 8, 2013

Instead of adhering to old traditions and obligations this holiday season, think about what is really meaningful to you and your family.

10 Great New Year’s Resolutions

By Sara Dimerman / December 26, 2012

Get inspired by these 10 New Year’s resolutions.

7 Tips for Planning a Family Road Trip

By Sara Dimerman / July 9, 2012

If your kids constantly ask ‘Are we there yet?’ check out these expert tips on travelling with the family.

10 Day Back to School Lunch Plan

A Bunch of Lunches

By Sara Dimerman / April 14, 2011

Next to discussing American Idol and potty-training tips, there isn’t a topic more popular at SavvyMom than our kids’ lunches—what…