Problems with ADHD
Kids experience a lot of problems with ADHD…some inadvertently caused by their parents. Now, don’t get me wrong…these are well-meaning parents. These are the ones who come into my office and immediately let me know in no uncertain terms, “I’m not putting my kid on drugs.” Well, that’s actually OK---because I don’t prescribe medication. But what I will do is thoroughly evaluate a child to determine if he, in fact, has ADHD. And, if he does…then, the parents and I need to talk. As a child psychologist, it’s my job to make the best recommendations I ...
Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments
Do you remember your most embarrassing moments? I’m sure you do. Funny thing about embarrassing moments…they aren’t usually funny for the person experiencing them. And, they stay with you… not necessarily for the good. Upon recalling an embarrassing moment, many people will immediately get red in the face and feel as though they are reliving it all over again. Most of us remember our most embarrassing moments as things that just happened by chance…kind of like toilet paper on the bottom of your shoe, or a skirt hem tucked into your underwear. But what about those moments that were created by ...
Everyone is Special
I believe that everyone is special in his or her own unique way. Unfortunately, while I may see the specialness in each person, I find that many adults don’t see themselves as being special at all. Here’s a case in point: I was singing in the aisle again. It’s something that I do wherever I am; I move and groove to good music whenever I hear it. This happened to be in the home improvement department in Beall’s. Next thing I know, there’s a woman looking over at me…I know, she probably thinks I’m weird, but quite frankly, I don’t care. I ...
Kids Learning Computers…better with ‘tech’ than life skills
A new survey of 2200 online mothers of kids learning computers between two and five years old found that: More young kids can play a computer game than ride a bike. Larry Magid of CNET News reported on Jan. 19, 2011: The Digital Diaries study from Internet security firm AVG said that 58 percent of children aged two to five know how to play a “basic computer game” compared with 52 percent who know how to ride a bike. Sixty-three percent can turn a computer on and off, and 69 percent can use a mouse. By contrast, only 20 percent can “swim ...
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iPhone Rules
A thirteen year old boy never thought about iPhone rules when he begged his parents for his own phone. His Christmas present was what he wanted, but with a “catch”. In fact, 18 “catches”. A list of iPhone rules stating the terms and conditions under which he was able to use and keep the phone.... [Read more ⇒]
Teach Your Teens to Drive Without the Stress
Five Ways to Reduce Stress When Your Teens Start to Drive There’s no doubt that placing your car keys in your teens’ hands can be a stress-inducing moment. But what comes before handing over your keys can go a long way in reducing your anxiety as a protective parent. Before your teens take... [Read more ⇒]
Is Texting Friends Socially Delaying Our Kids?
Is texting friends a good thing? Does texting and other technology have a downside? I think that everyone would agree that there are concerns about sexting and cyber bullying. However, many parents feel that these issues don’t apply to their kids; after all, they are just texting friends! But I have... [Read more ⇒]
Teenage Sexting: A Language All Its Own
Following my blog on Teenage Sexting, I have had numerous requests from parents for acronyms to BOLO—Be On the Lookout. Your teens and tweens have a new language all their own, in the form of symbols and abbreviations that they are constantly texting to one another. As a parent, it’s important... [Read more ⇒]
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