Help for ADHD Author: Laura Williamson ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a much more complex condition than is commonly believed. Many people think of ADHD as nothing more than a label used to categorize children who misbehave or perform poorly in school, but while these are potential symptoms of ADHD, there’s a lot more to […]
A child’s teenage years are supposed to be carefree, fun and filled with delightful memories. However, when a tragedy occurs in a teenager’s life, all of the joy of adolescence is replaced with feelings of grief, anxiety and sadness. Going forward after a traumatic experience is hard for anyone, but it can be especially difficult […]
What’s Your Parenting Style? Promoting the self-discipline and self-esteem of one’s children often requires an emotional juggling act by parents. It is not easy to be firm and demanding one minute, then warm and affectionate the next. In addition, some adults naturally have personalities or temperaments that predispose them toward one parenting style or the […]
Announcement: Parent Workshop Friday November 1st, 2013 10am-12pm Positive and Consistent Parenting: Presented by Dr. Steven Lazarus In this 2 hour workshop you’ll learn how to use positive and negative consequences to help kids learn to think for themselves. Improve their responsibility Stop asking your kids to do everything day after day Get kids motivated […]
An Ohio teen collapses and is rushed to the hospital after a four-day gaming stint leaves him severely dehydrated. An 18-year-old dies when he develops a blood clot after playing “Diablo 3” for 40 hours straight. While these examples may be extreme, for some kids, gaming becomes more than just a hobby. Ninety-nine percent of […]
I am often asked as a child psychologist, “How long should a parent wait before having their child meet a new significant other?” In speaking from the perspective of a child psychologist who has been working with kids dealing with divorce for many years, here are my thoughts: 1) Kids need time to adjust to […]
Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 Presented by Dr. Steven Lazarus Certified 1-2-3 Magic Trainer This is a 3 hour parenting workshop that is offered intermittently by Dr. Lazarus A humorous look at parenting, a serious look at discipline. In this 3 hour workshop you’ll learn how 1-2-3 Magic breaks down the task of parenting into […]
As a child psychologist, I am encountering more questions about electronics every day. “Is my child addicted to electronics?” “Do electronics harm kids?” “Do they cause ADHD?” I recently took a family vacation to the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Not only was it a beautiful trip but a wonderful thing happened […]
Did you know that dogs can help your child both improve their reading skills and learn to love reading in the process? If your child struggles with reading, consider tutoring with a terrier! Just ask the kids at B.F. Kitchen Elementary School in Loveland; they’ve been reading to Copper, a golden retriever, since 2011, thanks […]
As a child psychologist, I am often asked, “How do I instill responsibility in my child?” If you have often wondered: Why is my child missing homework Why do I have to remind him each day to brush his teeth. Why does she forget her coat Why don’t they clean up their toys and room […]
