Yelling, screaming, tears and sometimes hitting and throwing things makes for quite an ordeal! For children, parents and everyone else who bears witness (sorry Fido), a meltdown (or tantrum) can…
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Afghan American immigrants are a relatively small minority group compared to other ethnic groups in the U.S. However, due to war and instability in their home country, Afghan immigrants are…
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Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Some people get angry from time to time while others are angry more often than not. No matter how often you…
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How often do you hear this? Unless you frequently treat OCD, hopefully not often. Yet, this poses a direct dilemma for those who don’t usually work with OCD sufferers and…
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Isn’t it funny that when we become a parent or a guardian we quickly forget what it’s like to be a kid? We become bogged down with parental responsibilities and…
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It’s first helpful to have a basic understanding of communication styles. There are three basic ones: Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive. A more detailed explanation of these communication styles was covered…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related disorders (OCDR) are viewed as genetically complex, multifactorial disorders. What we mean by ‘complex’ is that it is unlikely that a single gene predisposes or…
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Summer vacation brings long stretches of free, unstructured time. While this creates a wonderful opportunity for kids to relax and have fun, it may also increase kids' frustration when parents…
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Parents often report multiple worries about having their child tested for a learning or attentional disorder. They may fear that testing or a diagnosis will have negative consequences, such as…
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Anxiety and depression (which often go hand-in-hand) are feelings that most everyone experiences at various times in their lives, even young children. Dr. John Maag, an expert on depression in…
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