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When Temper Tantrums Become a Way of Life April 10, 2008 . 22 Comments
Four year old Sarah throws temper tantrums, won’t go to bed, refuses to take a bath, and is described by her parents as “hell on wheels.” Peter, age seven, won’t ... Read More
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Art Activities Help Children Recover from Natural Disaster August 27, 2007 . 4 Comments
In 1992, after Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida, I contributed to an article a list of art activities that children could do at home to help them process their thoughts and feelings after ... Read More
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Tips for Supporting Your Child’s Therapy Experience August 22, 2007 . 2 Comments
As with adults, therapy can be tremendously beneficial and healing for children, whose paths to identity formation often come with challenges in the form of behavioral issues, socialization ... Read More
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Don’t Let The Fear of Screwing Up Your Kids Screw You Up As A Parent August 15, 2007 . 3 Comments
Let’s face it, we all want to avoid making the same mistakes raising our kids we believe our parents or surrogate parents made raising us. This is especially the case when we still hold ... Read More
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Is Your Teen Dying to “Huff?” August 14, 2007 . 2 Comments
One day, you go into your son’s room and to your surprise, you find that missing can of whipped cream under his bed. You think to yourself, “That’s odd.” Out of your daughter’s ... Read More
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Preparing Your Child for School: More Than Supplies and Clothes August 12, 2007 . No Comments
As summer draws to a close you may be relieved to have all your children’s school supplies and clothes ready, but have you done all you can to prepare them for everything they face ... Read More