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When Kids Are Mean, Aggressive, or Abusive: Why Time Alone Won’t Fix It

Your browser does not support the audio element. "Sometimes he just explodes. He screams, punches walls, and calls me names. I walk on eggshells every day. And then... he acts like nothing happened." Such behavior is not that rare. Parents share this kind of story...
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Boredom: The Myth That Keeps on Taking

A mom recently told me, "If I hear I'm bored one more time, I'm going to lose it." I nodded sympathetically. Then she added, "And I'm just as bad-I can't sit still for a second without reaching for my phone. What happened to us?" What happened, indeed? We've...
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The Emptiness of Seeking Immediate Attention

A mom in my office said it perfectly last week: "He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he's whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It's like he can't just be okay for a moment, without demanding me or my attention."...
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A Freedom Worth Celebrating – Inside and Out

As the fireworks light up the summer sky and families gather in backyards across the country, we are once again reminded of the beauty of freedom. This 4th of July weekend offers a moment - a brief pause - to reflect on what it means to be free. And the ideals that...

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“My Child Won’t Listen… What Should I Do?”

“My Child Won’t Listen… What Should I Do?”

As kids get older and mature with a dysregulated set of behaviors and emotions, home life can get miserable.  Equally important, the child’s life is on a trajectory of misery and struggle, and no one wants that for their child.  Thus, we must think about what genuinely changes an out-of-control child and that brain that is causing such misery at home…

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Thanksgiving:  Tips for Nurturing Gratitude at Home

Thanksgiving: Tips for Nurturing Gratitude at Home

Let’s consider giving and gratitude. The very act of giving, when offered without hope for reward or return, brings fascinating benefit. Even when feeling some ‘lack’ in our lives, these moments of giving yield a reward of immense gratitude, instantly and automatically. It just flows into us with overwhelming feelings of warmth and appreciation.

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