Media Interviews

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a frequent contributor to the media.  As a Media Referral Service member of American Psychological Association, and former Media Ambassador for the New York State Psychological Association, Dr. Zelinger is available for interviews that share information about childhood issues with the public. She and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred, often work as team when providing journalists with the clinical information they are seeking.

     The following sample represents a partial list of her contributions (updated in August 2011) and shows the range of venues and topics of her media interviews.  Some are accompanied by clickable links (as indicated by different colored font).  Dr. Zelinger also writes a column which she developed for the New York State Association of Play Therapy Newsletter, called “Grin and Share It,” where she shares humorous anecdotes about her contacts with children and their parents (of course changing names and any identifying data). Columns may be read by accessing www.NewYork APT.org.   Dr. Zelinger welcomes additional opportunities to help the public through media. 

Mens Health Magazine- interview (August 16, 2011) with Kasey Panetta about celebrating the holidays without gifts (for December 2011 issue)

Parents Magazine Q&A column in the ‘As They Grow’ series by Sharlene Johnson. (To be released in the December 2011 issue).

Red Book Magazine interview with Nicole Yorio about setting up routines upon return to school. (September 2011 issue).

Healthday.com and/or Everydayhealth.com - interview with Beth Gilbert for two articles: “How to Let Your Kids Fail-the Right Way” and “Things Parents Should Never Say Around Kids” to be posted online August, 2011.

Red Book Magazine interview with Christina Arnold on www.redbookmag.com for two back to school articles about study habits and parental pressure- to be posted online August, 2011.

Disney website interview with Jacqueline Tourville about parents dealing with Type I Diabetes in ‘People in the Know’ section. http://family.go.com/parenting/pkg-type-1-diabetes/(posted Aug. 2011).

www.Care.Com interview with Melissa Roja Lawlor in Back-to-School series, “Q&A With the Experts” for an article about transitioning back to school and reducing parent and child anxiety. Posted online August, 2011.

Red Book magazine website: Video interviews with children for a series with the message to parents: Things We Wish You Knew.  Posted on Red Book website August, 2011.

“The Princess Boy and Sexual Orientation” by Vincent Sobotka for www.greenheritage.com  posted July 30, 2011.

Radio: 1010 WINS New York interview with intern, Samantha George, about how parents should respond to questions from their children about violent acts by strangers upon children (July 15, 2011).

“End the Kid Wars for Good!” www.lifeandbeautyweekly.com/feature/stop_fighting_with_kids/index.html#.Tfqw58016eY by Cynthia Hanson (July 2011).

Parents Magazine “Under the Influence?” by Rachel Aydt (May 2011 issue) pp. 195.

Newsday, parental guidance. “Don’t Get Worked Up if a Boy’s Toenails are Pink” by Beth Whitehouse (April 18, 2011) pp. B10.

Newsday parental guidance. “Push-up Bikini for Kids is Wrong on Many Levels” by Beth Whitehouse (March 30, 2011) pp. B11.

Podcast interview: “Book Bites for Kids” with Suzanne Lieurance at: www.bookbitesforkids.com (January 17, 2011).

National Writing for Children Center Author/Illustrator January 2011 Showcase Virtual Blog Tours. http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com 

Day One: Meet the Author/Child Psychologist Dr. Laurie Zelinger

Day Two: The Writer’s Life with Dr. Laurie Zelinger

Day Three: Tradebook Tips for Teachers from Author/School Psychologist Dr. Laurie Zelinger

Day Four: Writing Tips from Children’s Writer, Dr. Laurie Zelinger

Day Five: On the Go with Author/Psychologist Dr. Laurie Zelinger

Day Six: wrap up

Dr. Zelinger wrote a chapter entitled, "Understanding and Generalizing Communication Patterns in Children with Selective Mutism," (pages 359-377) in a book of collective works published by Wiley & Sons Inc., "School Based Play Therapy," Second Edition,  Edited by Athena A. Drewes and Charles E. Schaefer, 2010.

Expert Advice on Writing Parenting and Self-Help Books for Kids, a podcast interview with Dr. Laurie Zelinger, December 19, 2010, which can be heard by clicking on this.

Please Explain Anxiety to Me," a podcast interview with Dr. Laurie Zelinger and Jordan Zelinger, on Inside Scoop Live, which can be heard by clicking on this.  

Preparing Your Child for Surgery, a podcast interview with Dr. Laurie Zelinger, on Inside Scoop Live, which can be heard by clicking on this.

AOL Wallet Pop: Managing Kids’ Expectations in a Season of Gifts and Gimmes. Bonnie McCarthy at www.walletpop.com/2010/12/12/managing-kids-expectations-in-a-season-of-gifts-and-gimmes/. (December 12, 2010).

USA Today “16, Pregnant and Famous: MTV Series, and Their Stars’ Celeb status, Run Risk of Glamorizing Teen Motherhood” (November 23, 2010), cover page and Section D.

The London Times (England) "Pretty in pink: the princess boy; Dyson, 5, wears dresses every day. His parents tell Tim Teeman why they decided to tell the world.” (November 15, 2010): 41.

CHADD- presentation with husband Fred Zelinger.  Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Nassau County parenting workshop; “The Path to Success: What Your AD/HD Child Needs From You”, November 15, 2010. Nassau-county@chadd.net

Parents Magazine Q&A column by Sharlene Johnson about young children and fear of Halloween costumes (October 2010, Page 211.)

KOMO Radio, Seattle (affiliate of ABC). Interview with radio host Ken Schram about the scariness of Halloween for children. October 19, 2010, which can be heard by clicking on this.

Parents Magazine article “Sports Sense” by Cynthia Hanson about developing sports passion in 7-8 year- old- children (September 2010, Page 257.)

Podcast Interview with my son, Jordan, for Readers Views (August 23, 2010).

American Baby Magazine article by Ellen Parlapiano in the Behavior column, about baby’s first haircut (August 2010, Page 60). 

CNN.com article by John Sutter: Kids Experiment with ‘Video Playdates’ (June 11, 2010).

On-line article: Adapting Video Conferencing Technology to the Youngest Generation (June 11, 2010).

SCOPE’s Education Forum: The Voice of Long Island Education. “A Word About Selective Mutism” (Spring 2010) Vol. 18, No. 4 pp. 2, 9.

Scholastic Magazine interview with Howard Stock (March 24, 2010) about multi-tasking kids and helping them to better manage their time.

Dr. Zelinger is credited with proofing and editing the many drafts of Chynna Laird’s book, “Not Just Spirited” about a girl with sensory integration disorder (2010).

Dr. Zelinger's book review for the cover of Dr. Albert Garoli’s book, Evolutionary Glitch: Rise Above the Root of Your Problems (2010).

HollywoodLife.com interview with Emily Shetler on December 23, 2009 about clothing choices for Shiloh, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Emigrate Magazine “I’m not going!” by Hannah Lindon, October 2009 pp. 24-27.

SCOPE’s Education Forum: The Voice of Long Island Education: Social Skills Are Not Just ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ (October, 2009) Vol. 18, No. 1.

eHow online article by Somer K. Walker “Dressing Up Ideas for Kids”.

The Play Pen, "Halloween. Its More Important than You Think." Red Sparks. October 6, 2009. Click here.

Parenting.com article by Teri Cettina, “Get Your Kid to Open Up: 6 Strategies for Talking to Your Child.” (July 15, 2009).

CNN Radio Interview with Shelby Erdman, Atlanta Radio Anchor Editor for CNN and affiliates, about mother/child social skills research study (May 16, 2009).

CNN  “Mothers' talk is key to kids' social skills, study says” (May 15, 2009).  Click here.

Newsday. “Helping a big little kid handle bullies.” (April 29, 2009), B-19.

Newsday. “How to help a big little boy who's bullies' target.” By Red Sparks (April 23, 2009) Click here to read article.

PBS (Public Broadcasting System) national TV.  "The Effect of Divorce on Children: A Round Table Discussion."  To watch the video (be sure your computer sound is on), click here, then in the Search box above the video player type Divorce, Click on Dealing with Divorce, the video will self-play.To read the article, click here.

Podcast Interview with Suzanne Lieurance for Book Bites for Kids (February 19, 2009).

Radio Interview of Dr. Zelinger by Inside Scoop Live Video with Juanita/Irene Watson.  Click here to listen to the interview (50 minutes).

Reader Views. Click here to read an extensive interview with Dr. Zelinger about her book.

PR Web Press Release Review about Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

ParentReviewers.com Reviews about Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

MottsIsland.com Review of Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

Blogger Review of Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

Another Blogger Review of Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

BrainFoggles.com Review of Dr. Zelinger's Book. Click to read.

Parenting magazine article "Get Your Kid to Open Up." Click to read.

American Girl- Dr. Zelinger is credited with Editorial Development for a book, "A smart girl's guide to staying home alone- a girl's guide to feeling safe and having fun"  by Dottie Raymer. Published by American Girl Printing LLC, 2009.

Courier-journal.com  Derby City Bride- “Practice Keeps flower girl, ring bearers on track.” (Nov 2, 2008)

Newsday. “NYers: Chinese Official’s Decision ‘Ugly’ ” (August 12, 2008).

Newsday.  “Parental guidance: Daughter’s acting like a ‘mean girl’.” (June 22, 2008).

Augustachronicle.com. “Practice, pep talks keep young children in ceremony” (June 15, 2008).

Associated Press “Flower Girl Meltdown-how to avoid it” (June 5, 2008) reprinted in dozens of papers.www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/06/05/flower.girl.ap/

Education.com. “The Art of Apology”  (May 2008) Click here to read article.

Newsday.  “Explaining Hate Crimes to Children” (March 2008).

Education.com. “How Playing Dress-up Shapes Your Child” (February, 2008).

iParenting [On-line serial], “Difficulty Bonding: When You Don’t Fall Instantly in Love with Your Newborn.”  (January 19, 2008) Click here to read the article.

Bend Bulletin. "Not so Sweet Talk from Kids” (2008).

Focus On Your Child: Discovery Years, A Focus on the Family. Article about how shielding children from disappointment may impact the development of resiliency skills (2007).

MSN Lifestyle.  [On-line serial] “Handling Halloween Hysteria.” (2007)    Click here to read the article.  

The Spotter (a webzine) An article about ADHD. (2007).

The Press of Atlantic City  “Gossip in School.” (2007).

The Journal News “Children and Manners” (Nov-Dec 2007).

The Sydney Morning Herald. [On-line serial] “Frail Egos Caught in Killer Net” (December 1, 2007)  

www.smh.comau/news/world/frail-egos-caught-in-killer-net/2007/11/301196394619060.html

Theage.com.au “How Lori Drew became America’s most reviled mother” By Ian Munro (December 1, 2007). 

New York Times. Sunday Style “As Cool as they Want to Be” (November 4, 2007).

The next series of on-line articles appeared in Education.com in 2007and describe what parents can expect at each grade level:

 According to the School Psychologist: Kindergarten: Education.com [On-line serial]  (2007) Click here to read the article.

According to the School Psychologist: Grade 1: Education.com [On-line. serial]. (2007)  Click here to read the article.

According to the School Psychologist: Grade 2: Education.com [On-line serial]. (2007) Click here to read the article.

According to the School Psychologist: Grade 3. Education.com [On-line serial] (2007) Click here to read the article.

According to the School Psychologist: Grade 4. Education.com [On-line serial]. (2007)  Click here to read the article.  

According to the School Psychologist: Grade 5: Education.com [On-line serial]. (2007)  Click here to read the article.

According to the School Psychologist: Middle School. Education.com [On-line serial]. (2007) Click here to read the article.

Scholastic Parents [On-line serial] “Scare Away the Special-occasion Sugar High” (October 15, 2007)   Click here to read the article.  

Newsday’s Long Island Parents and Children  [On-line serial], “I Don’t Want to Study!”   (October 2007)    Click here to read the article.

Newsday’s Parents and Children Long Island.  “How to help them without losing your mind.” (October 2, 2007).

Resources for Moms: “The Effect of Divorce on Children” (September 2007)

http://www.realsavvymoms.com/parenting/article.php?category2=12&article=427

Good News Tucson. “Are Your Children Safe at School?” (September 2007).

Newsday “Personal Rituals” (August 20, 2007).

Press of Atlantic City [On-line serial] “Sand, sun…security? At the beach, we tend to let our guard down. ” http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/story/749856p-7395633c.html (August 30, 2007).

“Pacifier Free- Creative Ways to Break the Binky Habit” [On-line serial] on  IParenting site (http://www.toddlerstoday.com/articles/your-toddlers/pacifier-free-toddlers-5008/2/)