The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance!
True confidence is a feeling of inner security. Confident people do not feel the need to compare themselves to others or to belittle the accomplishments of anyone else. Raise children with secure confidence tempered by humbleness, and they will be well-adjusted adults. Continue reading
Explaining World Tragedy to Children
Learn what to say and do when your child sees television images of destruction and human tragedy resulting from a natural disaster. We can help them learn that “around the world” is a long way away, yet still very much a part of our neighborhood. Continue reading
A Healthy Holiday Season is All About Extreme Self-Care!
During the hectic holiday season, remember that there is more to life than food. Health and extreme self-care will bring you more happiness than eggnog or any cheese log ever can. Continue reading
Neurofeedback Therapy for Children with ADD and ADHD
An advantage to neurofeedback therapy for ADD and ADHD is the fact that changes appear to be much more permanent. Unlike medication that wears off after a few hours and only masks the problem in the first place, neurofeedback therapy appears to actually have longer- lasting behavioral effects. Continue reading
When Parents Take Over-Protectiveness to the Extreme
A parent’s neurotic behavior serves as a blueprint after which a child will model their own lives. The unfortunate outcroppings of teaching a child to give in to inappropriate fears are wide ranging. At the very least, children suffer from a sense of powerlessness, lack of confidence, and low self-esteem. The worst cases, however, are characterized by debilitating levels of anxiety, chronic clinical depression, and suicidal tendencies. Continue reading
Should My Teen Be My Facebook Friend?
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that the parents who friended their children on Facebook were most likely to talk to their teens about online safety. On the other hand, the survey found that these parents were much more likely to experience conflict with their teens about social media. Continue reading
