Sibling rivalry has existed as long as we’ve had siblings! In Biblical times we had Cain and Abel, Joseph and his brother problems. In children’s stories we have Cinderella. It seems that rivalry naturally follows the word sibling despite the fact that there are many solid sibling relationships within families. Conflict between siblings isn’t unique to humans either. It happens in just about every animal species that raises several young at the same time although […]
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Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation typically disproportional to the actual danger posed. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of phobias (see – www.phobialist.com). Some of the more common ones are: dogs Cynophobia Friday 13 […]
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ENTHUSIATIC LIMIT TESTERS Many children : 1. do not stop when told 2. don’t respect rules 3. don’t respect authority 4. lack basic social skills 5. have emotional problems 6. have learning disabilities 7. do NOT have an identified diagnosis MOST ARE SIMPLY EXERCISING THEIR WILLPOWER Parents have tried: – lectures – threatening – reasoning – explaining – bribing – […]
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Brain damage in utero lasts a lifetime! The resulting disabilities can severely impair the quality of life for the child, for the family and for society. LIFE IMPLICATIONS easily victimized unfocused, distractible money management problems doesn’t learn from mistakes doesn’t understand consequences fails to perceive social cues quick to anger difficult relationships lack initative drops out of school susceptible to drug & alcohol abuse become “ineffective” parents unemployment homeless trouble with the law mental health […]
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1. Inattention 2. Impulsive 3. Hyperactivity ADD/ADHD children often manifest so much more than the classic triad. They frequently exhibit: poor self control over responsiveness easily frustrated poor self talk trouble shifting gears poor recall of past poor future planning These behaviours stem from an inability to INHIBIT their desires. They are so caught up in the “now” that the “future” is not considered. There is no “future” or “past” – only the “NOW”
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