Blog

Parenting>

Six Things To Do When Technology Is Ruining Your Family

Technology is amazing and can be necessary, but what do you do when too much technology is harming your marriage and family relationships? In this video, Dr. A. Lynn Scoresby, Child and Family Ps.... read more

Feb 25, 2015 2:52pm

Posted in Parenting

From Autism Checklist to Treatment for Autism

Does my child have autism? "What are the signs or symptoms of autism?" "Maybe he is just developing differently." "How can I really know?" "What's the best treatment for autism?""What do I do n.... read more

Feb 04, 2015 6:47pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Autism (ASD), Parenting

Is it OK to discipline my child with Autism?

The most common question about autism I'm asked by parents is, “Is it OK to discipline my child with Autism?” The answer: YES!! First, we need to understand th.... read more

Jan 29, 2015 6:16am

Posted in Age 0–5, Autism (ASD), Parenting

Single Parent Tips to Solve Problems and Reduce Stress

4 Tips for a single parent to reduce stress

Single parents need to be applauded for what they do, especially mothers. Recent research shows that more than 40% of boys are growing up without their fathers, and that 82% of single parents .... read more

Jan 16, 2015 3:28pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Divorce / Separation, Parenting, Single Parent

8 Keys to Teach Children With Autism How to Follow Directions

8 Keys to get children with autism to follow directions

Let's start with a little experiment in sensory processing for children with autism. Simply read the next paragraph. Have you ever noticed that to read comfortably, our eyes typically prefer little t.... read more

Dec 30, 2014 2:02pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Autism (ASD), Parenting, School

The Ebola Scare: What Parents Need to Know

Helping Children Understand Ebola and Traumatic Events by Rob Dindinger, Ph.D. Most of us can remember times in our life when the fear of eminent danger intruded into our thoughts..... read more

Nov 03, 2014 2:59pm

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting, Stress

Signs of ADHD and Managing Impulse Control

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Robert Williams, helps parents understand ADHD, and he presents strategies parents can take to help their children manage impulses and other symptoms associated with.... read more

Oct 23, 2014 9:45am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Six Things To Do When You Learn Your Teen is Drinking

Recent reports state 22% of high school seniors binge drink (5+ drinks in a short amount of time). So what does that mean? Using the 2013 Census to get an approximation of high school seniors,.... read more

Oct 14, 2014 12:44pm

Posted in Addictions/Substance Abuse, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Homework Helps: How to Help and When to Create Space

How to Help Children with learning disabilities adapt successfully to school

Johnny sits at the kitchen table, chewing on the end of his pencil. It's almost 9:00 p.m. and he has been on Problem #7 for the last twenty minutes. You have offered your help, and even a piec.... read more

Oct 06, 2014 6:30am

Posted in Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, School, Stress, Teens 12–18

How to Stop Child Anger

Child Anger. Photo by, Michael La Martin

Parenting is challenging on its own. But add a child who gets angry any time you ask them to do something, and things can get frustrating and out of control fast. What we usually do, as parents, is to.... read more

Sep 24, 2014 6:56am

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Parenting

Categories

Archive