Sara Dimerman
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.
The Summer Activity Conundrum
Do you fill summer up with planned activities or let the kids entertain themselves? Our expert takes on the issue of bringing balance to the lazy days of summer.
How Should Sex Education Begin?
Should sex education begin at home or at school, and at what age?
Should You Let Your Tween or Teen Watch ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?
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?
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
Have you heard of GNP? No, not Gross National Product but Gender Neutral Parenting.
Smile For the Camera This Mother’s Day
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.
Religion and the Holidays: Raising Kids in an Interfaith Family
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
Instead of adhering to old traditions and obligations this holiday season, think about what is really meaningful to you and your family.
7 Tips for Planning a Family Road Trip
If your kids constantly ask ‘Are we there yet?’ check out these expert tips on travelling with the family.
A Bunch of Lunches
Next to discussing American Idol and potty-training tips, there isn’t a topic more popular at SavvyMom than our kids’ lunches—what…