Archive for February, 2009



Hyperactivity Among Children - Five Ways Parents Can Cope Posted By : William Locke

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 4:02 pm

You know the scenario. Your child is loving and sweet and even says he loves you. Then, like a flash of lightning, he becomes a raging screaming monster and destroys everything in his wake. Doors, windows and beds.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Treatment - Good News And Bad News Posted By : William Locke

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 4:02 pm

Well, let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Health authorities in UK and Europe (but not in the USA) seem to be agreed that food additives and colourings contained in kids’ junk food such as candies, cereals and chips are harmful and may lead to an increase in hyperactivity and other behaviour disorders.

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Child Development for Students: Lesson Plans for Daily Routine Building Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm

An essential part of child development is educating our school age children in routine building. This article includes helpful hints for parents to train their children on establishing healthy patterns of behavior.

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Spending Time with Your Children: Family Day, A Bonding Tradition Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm

Creating a special time that all members of the family look forward to is an essential ingredient in building a strong parent child bond. This article on developing a Family Day is an excellent tool to increase you parenting skills, promote fairness, emphasize the importance of open communication and grow closer as a family unit.

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Parenting Tips: Help Your Child Deal with Anxiety Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent issues among young children. Often the source of sleepless nights, withdrawal, anger and a wide range of physical symptoms, parents are sometimes at a loss to cope. In this article, we offer some parenting tips that will help them help their child.

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Developing Co Parenting Skills: Working Together to Raise Happy Kids Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm

This parenting article offers advice on developing a strong co-parent relationship based on mutual understanding, trust and the common goal of raising happy kids.

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Letting Go of the Chore Chart: Teaching Children Chores on Demand Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 11:02 pm

Teaching children chores and household responsibility can be a daunting task. Parents using this system of Chores on Demand, instead of a chore chart, can help train children to become responsible adults by being an active participant in the maintaining of the home in which they live.

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Early Child Development: Family Play Time Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 10:02 pm

Creating a bond by starting a family play time is very important, especially in the early stages of child development. Here are five simple steps to help you let go of the heavy world of responsibilities and play with your child.

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Getting Your Child to Sleep: The Power of the Sleep Fairy Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 9:02 pm

Sleep problems can be an ongoing struggle between parent and child that leave many adults suffering the effects of sleep deprivation. In this article we offer a solution that has been successfully used by many of our clients.

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Anger Management for Children: 5 Helpful Tips for Parents Posted By : Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC

Friday 27 February 2009 @ 9:02 pm

These parenting tips have helped many parents teach, coach and counsel their children. Teaching your children about the world of emotions gives them the tools to take care of themselves, have successful relationships and reach their goals in life.

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