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“Why Ask ”Why?” (Part I)
Brett, age 8, has difficulty behaving in his third grade class. Frequently calling out, pushing on line and at times being rude to the teacher and other kids, his parents have been called in for the "meeting" to discuss Brett and his behavior. They are told by the...
Sibling Rising
Jacob is an endearing 8-year-old child, well-liked by teachers and other kids. Playing a variety of sports, he is frequently seen as a team leader by coaches and peers. There is one problem, though, eating at Jacob. Even though he is now in third grade, he still...
“My Kid Can’t Pay Attention – Must Be ADHD” (Not So Fast)
Every week I hear an array of concerns regarding distractibility and inattentiveness. Beyond the immediate assumption that the child has ADHD/ADD (in other words a neurological disorder), I do my best to broaden the narrative and review other factors to consider that...
“New School Year Blues – Part II”
Last week we started our two-part series to try and help you have a smoother ride this school year and to try and reduce the New School Year Blues. In the first three tips, we encouraged you to turn down the heat during homework; to find ways as a parent to back it...
New School Year Blues – Part I
Well, it's just past Labor Day. You know what's coming. That pit in the stomach is starting to form. Yep, it's back to school. I know that you will see all kinds of articles in parenting magazines and the internet such as the 10 Tips for Having an Easy, Breezy School...
“Ain’t the Beatles ‘Day in the Life'”
“Woke up, fell out of bed Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup And looking up, I noticed I was late Found my coat and grabbed my hat Made the bus in seconds flat Found my way upstairs and had a smoke And somebody spoke and I went into...
“World of Dyslexia – Part II”
Lowering Your "Frustration Quotient" Before getting into this week’s blog, there are two corrections to make from the previous week’s post: It was pointed out to me that the correct website for the International Dyslexia Association is www.dyslexiaida.org, not the one...
“Welcome to the World of Dyslexia” (Part I)
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(***For every one of these blogs (500+ and counting), I feel I need to put out a front-end disclaimer, in case people get riled up. What is said here is an opinion. Take it for what it’s worth!) So, let’s dive in the opinion pool again. Not sure when this light bulb...
“What About the Grandparents? (Part II)”
This is an opinion driven business. Sure, there’s research on child behavior and clinical theories, but ultimately it comes down to an opinion. So, here’s one more. When it comes to the question raised in the previous blog on the role of grandparents (Role of...
“What About the Grandparents?”
I will confess. In the years that this blog has been written I haven’t given grandparents much of a thought. In over 500 posts, I don’t think there was one of them where the grandparents were in my sights. A good friend of mine, Lloyd, who has been a faithful reader...