Austin writer Maya Perez, mother of a three year old, recently shared some feelings and thoughts that most all of us have experienced at one time or another. This weekend I was tested personally when spending the day with my two year old son, Kash. As I became engrossed in SportsCenter he managed to toddle into …
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Love
A great reminder by the group 33Miles that we only get just one time around.Love If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, …
“Cool” Parents
This disturbing news article could have easily been written about Coppell, Flower Mound, Southlake, Lewisville, etc. I regularly and routinely hear about such events from adolescents. Teens move from house to house on the weekends depending upon which parents are out of town or which parents will allow parties. A 2005 research study by the American Medical …
Bullying Panel Discussion at Coppell High School
I will be speaking and participating in a panel discussion on Bullying Intervention and Prevention organized by the Coppell Gifted Association. The discussion will be held Thursday evening, January 22nd at Coppell High School starting at 7:00 PM.
They may not outgrow it…
Teenagers might not outgrow behavioral problems according to recent research published int the British Medical Journal. Researchers followed 3,500 teens for 40 years to assess the degree to which adolescent behavioral problems persist into adulthood. Even those with relatively mild issues had poor outcomes in adulthood. Teenage behavioral problems are critical indicators of a person who has difficulties developing and maintaining positive …
“You’ve Got a Difference, But Not a Disease”
Sports Illustrated’s ‘2008 Sportsman of the Year’ award is of no surprise to anyone this year. Michael Phelps and his mind-boggling 8 Gold Medals captivated the country in August. However, the manner in which his accomplishments have inspired thousands of children and teens who have ADHD is even more encouraging. NY Times writer Tara Parker-Pope calls Phelps the new face of ADHD. Ed Hallowell, a …
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Bah, Humbug!
Here are 2 little doses of ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’ for you just in time for the Holidays. Researchers recently released the results of the first comprehensive evaluation of how media effects children and adolescent physical health. After examining 173 scientific studies researchers concluded that in over 80% of the studies there was a strong link between media exposure and long-term …
Thankful
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. No gifts, no guilt, no hysterical commercialism. Just lots of good food, special time with family and friends, and time out to count my blessings. I am especially thankful for my loving family and the wonderful kids, teens, parents, and families I am privileged to know in my …
Is a Child Born to be a Bully?
The current issue of Biological Psychology presents a fascinating study from researchers at the University of Chicago who used brain scanning technology to learn whether the brain of an aggressive youth responds differently to violence than does the brain of someone who is not a bully. In a disturbing finding, they discovered aggressive youths appear to enjoy …
What is it like to live with an Eating Disorder?
Eight men, women, and children boldly discuss and share their stories and struggles with the New York Times. If you’ve never understood this scary and secret epidemic listen to these stories.