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Parenting
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Guilt – The Parent Trap
I have noticed in my work and my own life that guilt seems to be ever present in the lives of parents, especially parents whose children are not thriving in…
The Christmas Card Fallacy
I am not a huge fan of Christmas cards, Happy New Year cards, or any type of card anyone sends to convey an image of their wonderful life. I’m okay…
Can We Better Our Brains?
The human brain is complex. We do not know where or how memories are really stored. We really do not understand the brain’s role in our sense of self. Many…
Out of the Box Kids
What can I say? When you have a kid that does not fit in the proverbial box society has built, you are in for one wild ride. I have at…
How Not to Get Angry with Your Kids
One mom asked me a great question the other day, “How do I not get angry at my child?” Whether it is challenging behavior, bickering siblings, or outright defiance, our…
Mourning the Child You Thought You Were Going to Have
It may seem like a silly concept, mourning the child you thought you were going to have. I have found that this is critical for a parent’s mental health and…
What is it like to have a Seizure?
I have epilepsy. Epilepsy, like many psychiatric and neurological problems, are only familiar to people based on Hollywood’s depiction. Most of what you see in movies is inaccurate. This is…
Boundaries – The Key to Better Behavior
The primary key to managing behavior is setting and holding boundaries. This is not easy. I am bad at it even with all the work I have done in this…
The Behavior Badger
Managing behavior can be like grabbing a badger. You do not want to deal with it because it looks and feels unpleasant and when you finally do go after it,…