Elisa Medhus
Biography
Dr. Elisa Medhus (eh-LI-sa MED-hoose as in moose) is a family physician with thirteen years experience dealing with the issues that today’s families face. Although she retired from medicine to homeschool and be a full time mother to her children, she still has a large following of former patients who frequently call or drop by her home for medical advice, comfort or help. She has a gift for communicating with others, making them feel comfortable and sensing their emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Being a mother of five children, (Kristina, age 19, Michelle, 17, Erik, 13, Lukas, 10 and Annika, 8) Dr. Medhus is uniquely suited to discuss issues concerning parents. In Raising Children Who Think for Themselves, her passion to change the world for the better by teaching children how to make self-directed choices is palpable, sincere and deep. Her work has been featured on national broadcast and print outlets including Good Morning America and The Houston Post. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband, her five children, their three dogs, and other transients from the plant and animal worlds.
Articles
Accidents
This is a selection from the book "Raising Children Who Think For Themselves" by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Aggressive Physical Acts
This is a selection from the book "Raising Children Who Think For Themselves" by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking
This is a selection from the book "Raising Children Who Think For Themselves" by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Animal Cruelty
This is a selection from the book "Raising Children Who Think For Themselves" by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Annoying Habits
This is a selection from the book "Raising Children Who Think For Themselves" by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Arguing Disrespectfully with Parents
This is a selection from the book Raising Children Who Think For Themselves by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Bathing Hassles in Younger Children
This is a selection from the book Raising Children Who Think For Themselves by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Bedtime Hassles
This is a selection from the book Raising Children Who Think For Themselves by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Bragging
The following is a selection from the book Raising Children Who Think For Themselves by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled "Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
Bad Grades
This is a selection from the book Raising Children Who Think For Themselves by Dr. Eisa Medhus. From the chapter titled Specific Child Rearing Challenges - How to Handle Them to Encourage... [more]
