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Why do smart kids have low self-esteem, underachieve & give up easily?
According to a survey by Columbia University 85% of American parents think it’s important to tell their kids that they’re smart. However, child psychology research has in recent years discovered that this form of praise fails to improve a child’s self-esteem. In fact, praising a child’s smarts too often will likely lower self-esteem and cause …
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Happy World Mental Health Day
Saturday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This day was established in 1992 to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of seeking professional help. The World Health Organization predicts that in 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other health problem. That’s certainly a prediction I hope …
Thank you
As many know my Mom died on September 21st after four months in the hospital. I would like to thank you for your kindness, compassion, cards, thoughts and prayers during this time. I consider the folks I see in my practice part of my extended family and your patience with me during this time means …
Internet Addiction Treatment Center
The first residential treatment center for Internet addiction has opened it’s doors outside of Seattle. The center’s first and only patient at this time describes his addiction to the online game “World of Warcraft” as destructive as alcohol or drugs. With the explosion of social networking, text messaging, and gaming this syndrome is no longer a …
Back to School
Thankful my daughter & all the kids & teens I know survived their first week back at school. It’s always a time of adjustment & if you’re anything like me this first week seemed really long. My daughter was thrilled that today was Friday & she would have 2 days to play. I didn’t have …
Can a preschooler be depressed?
Many people still believe very young children are immune from depression because they are too emotionally immature. I’ve done my best to educate folks that clinical depression is prevalent even amongst very young children. Previous research suggests that depression is observed in approximately 2% of American preschoolers. A newer study now points out that depression …
Cell phones as dangerous as alcohol?
Researchers suggest talking or texting while driving poses the exact same hazards as drinking and driving. Drivers using phones are reportedly four times more likely to cause an accident. We’ve got a lot of work to do to educate our teenagers and change their behavior as well as our own.
Row your own boat
Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream. Listen to Dr. Wayne Dyer’s version. A profoundly simple yet powerful lesson to teach our children & live out in our own lives.
Video Game Timer
I know a lot of parents who need this.