Aisha Sultan

Ask Dr. Mom: Should you read your kid's text messages?

Ask Dr. Mom: Should you read your kid's text messages?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at whether you should read your child's text messages.

May 16, 2012 | 8:30 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Grandparents and rules

Ask Dr. Mom: Grandparents and rules

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

May 09, 2012 | 7:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: What's the best age gap between kids?

Ask Dr. Mom: What's the best age gap between kids?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

May 02, 2012 | 7:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: How long should kids stick with an activity they don't want to do

Ask Dr. Mom: How long should kids stick with an activity they don't want to do

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Apr 25, 2012 | 8:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Home schooling your kids

Ask Dr. Mom: Home schooling your kids

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Apr 18, 2012 | 6:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Wallking to the bus alone

Ask Dr. Mom: Wallking to the bus alone

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Apr 11, 2012 | 9:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Is your child ready for Facebook?

Ask Dr. Mom: Is your child ready for Facebook?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Apr 04, 2012 | 6:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: When to start kindergarten

Ask Dr. Mom: When to start kindergarten

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Mar 28, 2012 | 8:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Ready for more kids?

Ask Dr. Mom: Ready for more kids?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Mar 21, 2012 | 5:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: What if your friend has a different parenting style?

Ask Dr. Mom: What if your friend has a different parenting style?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Mar 14, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: How to help your child overcome a fear of dogs

Ask Dr. Mom: How to help your child overcome a fear of dogs

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Mar 07, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Birth order

Ask Dr. Mom: Birth order

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Feb 29, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Dealing with infertility

Ask Dr. Mom: Dealing with infertility

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Feb 22, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Keep your kids safe online

Ask Dr. Mom: Keep your kids safe online

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Feb 15, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Getting your kids out of bed in the morning

Ask Dr. Mom: Getting your kids out of bed in the morning

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Feb 08, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Playdate politics

Ask Dr. Mom: Playdate politics

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Feb 01, 2012 | 6:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Bedtime battles

Ask Dr. Mom: Bedtime battles

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Jan 25, 2012 | 7:30 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Adding fruits and veggies to your child's diet

Ask Dr. Mom: Adding fruits and veggies to your child's diet

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Jan 18, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Is co-sleeping a good idea?

Ask Dr. Mom: Is co-sleeping a good idea?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Jan 11, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Got a thumb sucker? Advice on stopping it

Ask Dr. Mom: Got a thumb sucker? Advice on stopping it

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Jan 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Too much potty talk?

Ask Dr. Mom: Too much potty talk?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Dec 28, 2011 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: How much screen time is too much?

Ask Dr. Mom: How much screen time is too much?

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Dec 21, 2011 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: Dealing with blended families

Ask Dr. Mom: Dealing with blended families

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Dec 14, 2011 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: When kids have too much stuff

Ask Dr. Mom: When kids have too much stuff

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Dec 07, 2011 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ask Dr. Mom: When kids fight

Ask Dr. Mom: When kids fight

Home and family editor Aisha Sultan chats with Erin Shannon-McGowan, a local clinical psychologist and mother of six, about some of the most common parenting challenges and concerns. This week, they look at how to balance the demands of work and family.

Nov 30, 2011 | 9:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Aisha Sultan

Aisha covered education and breaking news for nearly ten years before joining the Lifestyle staff where she writes a "Dirty Laundry" parenting column. She is the home and family editor and wastes too much time on Facebook. Join the conversation on Twitter @AishaS.