What is a learning disorder? Commonly called dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia; fifteen percent of the U.S. population, or one in seven Americans, has some learning disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. Diagnostic assessment and testing are crucially the only way to be sure … [Read more...]
Care and Treatment of Children and Adolescents Engaged in Bullying Behavior
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intended to cause harm or distress, repeatedly occurs over time, and occurs in a relationship in which there is an imbalance of power or strength. Bullying can take many forms, including physical violence, taunting, intimidation, and social exclusion. In a … [Read more...]
Children and Lying
Communication is the lynchpin of relationships, including the relationship between our children and ourselves; if your child has been caught lying, lying it can be difficult not to react harshly as a parent. Lying causes most parents to worry will my child always be a liar, was the truth so bad that … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Marijuana Use, by Children and Adolescents
Parents often worry about the many pitfalls teenagers can stumble through during their adolescence. We do our best to ensure that our children make the right decisions and best choices. Unfortunately, teens often do not see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. … [Read more...]
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