Lawrence Balter
I have worked in all areas of the media: TV, radio, and print. I hold the rank of Professor Emeritus of Applied Psychology at NYU and maintain a clinical practice in Manhattan with children, teens, and adults. I am a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst. In addition to having hosted eponymous radio programs on ABC Talkradio, I have worked as a feature reporter on WABC TV's Eyewitness News and WCBS TV's Channel 2 News at 5:00 PM as well as held positions as resident psychologist on CBS TV's Early Show and NBC TV's Weekend Today show. My experience includes stints as a Contributing Editor and Columnist at Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, and Sesame Street Parents magazines. I am the author of books for children, parents, and professionals. Most recently, I appeared as the on-air psychologist at the Morning Show on WPIX TV News in New York.
Specialties: Parenting specialist, developmental psychologist, public relations, spokesperson, media psychology, TV feature reporter, radio and TV host, author
Works
Child Psychology: A handbook of contemporary issues (2nd Ed). With Tamis-LeMonda. Phil. PA: Psychology Press
Parenthood in America: An Encyclopedia (2-volumes)
Quem Controla Quem? Pais ou Filhos, São Paulo, Brasil: Saraiva. (Portuguese translation)
"Not In Front of the Children..." How To Talk To Your Child About Tough Family Matters, Viking
Comment Bien Leur Dire? Un guide pour expliquer aux enfants les situations les plus délicates, Marabout. (French translation by Alain Bories)
Sue Lee Starts School (Adjusting to school) Barron's
A Funeral For Whiskers (Understanding death) Barron's
A.J.'s Mom Gets A New Job (Adjusting to a dual-career family) Barron's
Alfred Goes To The Hospital (Adjusting to a medical emergency) Barron's
Linda Saves The Day (Understanding fear) Barron's.
The Wedding (Adjusting to a parent's remarriage) Barron's
What's The Matter With A.J.? (Understanding jealousy) Barron's
Sue Lee's New Neighborhood (Adjusting to a new home) Barron's
Who's In Control? Dr. Balter's Guide to Discipline Without Combat, Poseidon/S&S.
Awards and Recognition
- • Distinguished Contributor Citation, American Psychological Association's National Media Awards for WNBC-TV television series, "Children and All That Jazz."
- • Outstanding Abilities to Communicate the Needs of the Young Child to Teachers and Parents, City of New York Parks and Recreation Department.
- • Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Psychology, The City University of New York.
- • Emmy Nomination, New York Emmy Awards, for the WABC TV Eyewitness News Magazine segment,”Are You Raising a Brat?"
- • Meritorious Service, Division of Media Psychology, American Psychological Association.
- • Professor of the Year, New York University, School of Education.
- • Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Media Psychology, American Psychological Association
Website
Location
New York, NY
Author Contact
Category
Children, General Non-Fiction, Journalism, Mystery & Crime, Humor, Romance