Erica Komisar

Dr. Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker and parenting expert with over 30 years of experience, dives into the hidden dangers of daycare and how it might lead to attachment disorders in children. She discusses the alarming decline in birth rates and its implications for society. The conversation highlights the crucial roles both mothers and fathers play in child development and the mental health crisis affecting youth today. Additionally, Komisar shares insights on balancing career and parenting, and the importance of early parental presence in fostering emotional security.

In this engaging discussion, Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst and author, addresses the challenges modern American culture poses for young men. She explores how schools are often ill-suited for boys, the complexities of dating in the #MeToo era, and the vital role of stable family structures. Erica emphasizes the importance of empathy in parenting and critiques the rise of narcissism among youth. Additionally, she offers insights into effective therapy for men and the significance of understanding emotional vulnerabilities in today's society.

Richard Reeves, a writer and scholar focused on boys' education, joins psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, journalist Hanna Rosin, and author Christine Emba to discuss the alarming educational decline of boys. They explore the behavioral challenges boys face in a system tailored for girls, the implications of economic shifts on male roles, and the pressing need for positive male role models. Topics also include redefining masculinity, the impact of fewer male teachers, and the broader societal consequences of these trends.

In this engaging discussion, Erica Komisar, LCSW and author of "Being There," shares her insights on nurturing healthy children through active parental involvement. She emphasizes the critical brain development that occurs in the first three years and debunks myths about daycare. Komisar discusses the importance of emotional and social support, particularly for young boys. She also advocates for paid parental leave and the profound impact of a nurturing presence, suggesting that empathy and understanding can build resilience in children.

In this engaging discussion, child psychiatrist Sami Timimi explores the surge in ADHD diagnoses, while journalist Abigail Shrier critiques the impact of achievement culture on mental health. Dr. Gabrielle Carlson offers insights on the complexities of children's mental health, and psychoanalyst Erica Komisar highlights the importance of attentive parenting. Journalist Jennifer Wallace warns against the consequences of overmedicating our youth, questioning whether we are pathologizing normal childhood experiences. Together, they challenge the current mental health landscape for children.

Psychoanalyst Erica Komisar discusses the importance of mothers 'Being There' for young children, exploring ideal balance between work and motherhood, research on outcomes for kids in daycare, advice for single moms, ideal schooling for children, and more.

Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author discusses the detrimental effects of long hours in daycare, the importance of developmental windows in a child's life, the impact of mothers working on children's well-being, the two-income trap, shifting cultural values, the painful relationship of mothers with work and motherhood, and differences in maternal and paternal instincts.

Psychoanalyst Erica Komisar shares insights on adolescent development, selecting schools, minimizing trauma from divorce, and healing parent-child relationships. Topics include emotional connection, understanding temper tantrums, nurturing attachment in adolescence, navigating divorce, play-based learning, and healing emotional pain.

In this enlightening discussion, Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst and author of "Chicken Little, the Sky Isn't Falling," delves into the intricacies of childhood mental health. She highlights how understanding a child's emotional needs evolves and counters the growing stress children face today. Komisar emphasizes the dangers of both emotional neglect and overbearing parenting. She advocates for nurturing emotional bonds and a shift towards play-based learning to better support children's development in an increasingly challenging world.

Expert on Childhood Emotional Neglect, Erica Komisar, discusses the damaging effects of childhood emotional neglect. The absence of emotional support in childhood can lead to suppressed emotions in adulthood, causing havoc in relationships. The podcast explores attachment patterns, the impact of emotional neglect on individuals, raising resilient adolescence, expanding the definition of mental illness, understanding anxiety, and the connection between anxiety and depression.