Dr. Vicki Panaccione has been called, “The World’s Expert in Parenting,” and “The Oprah Winfrey of Families.” She is an internationally recognized child psychologist, speaker, parent coach, media specialist, consultant, best-selling author and radio personality who has dedicated her 25 year career to working with 100’s of children and helping [...]
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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New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Of all the new year’s resolution ideas out there, the one I like the most is the idea of taking responsibility for how this year will unfold. I believe that each year is a new chapter in the book of Opportunity. Now that the new year has begun…today, and every day, is a chance to write in the... [Read more ⇒]
Preventing Childhood Abductions
Childhood abductions are being reported more and more on the evening news, and the terrifying prospect of abduction fills the minds of parents across the country. But it’s important to remember that the majority of children will pass through childhood safely. One of the challenges of being a parent... [Read more ⇒]
Gratitude is an Attitude
Gratitude is an attitude…each and every day! You are a parent. And no matter how tough it gets, or how hard it may be to raise your kids, at the end of the day you are still a parent. Would you trade that for the world? Sometimes it takes a day like Thanksgiving to compel us to stop, give... [Read more ⇒]
How to Stop School Bullying
How to Stop School Bullying was the focus of a recent blog post on the parentalwisdom.com site. The author and founder of the site, my dear friend, Tina Nocera, has raised two kids and knows a thing or two about how to stop school bullying. Here are her 3 simple tips: How to stop School Bullying 1. ... [Read more ⇒]
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