Dr. Hardy

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Dr. Lisa Hardy

is Chief of Child Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital, Oakland, and a Castro Valley parent. In this first of a series of articles, she gives some guidelines for parents to consider when deciding when to begin leaving children at home alone. Leaving a child at home alone is a big step for both parents and children. You must consider many factors that are specific for your particular situation, including your child’s developmental stage, your family situation, your neighborhood, and others.
Sleep and Rest for Children and Teens Dr. Lisa Hardy describes the importance of sleep and rest to a child's wellness.
Home Alone When is your child old enough to leave alone at home? In this first of a series of articles, Dr. Lisa Hardy gives some guidelines to consider when making this big decision.
Transitioning into Middle or High School Starting a new school can be stressful for both student and parent. Dr. Lisa Hardy gives tipes to reduce the stress factor.