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How Can I Get My Children to Listen and Obey?
April 26, 2018
View original article published in Psych Central– When children misbehave and disobey, it can be difficult to stay calm, especially if the negative behavior has become routine. Parents can often feel agitated, stressed, and helpless.…
Learning to Live in the Moment
April 10, 2018
A six-year-old girl was at the park with her siblings. She had fun at the playground and then explored the park with her family. She noticed an old tree trunk by a pond and sat…
Give Your Kids the Best Christmas Ever—No Gifts Required by Siobhan Colgan – SPARTAN LIFE
December 24, 2017
Published at SPARTAN LIFE– Blame Santa. Christmas is a time for giving, but you’d never know it listening in on one of Kringle’s conversations. For this reason, many kids see December 25 as a day…
How to Help Anxious Kids Adapt to Change
November 15, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Nico loved having the same routine every day of the week. When his routine changed, he would get upset. His emotional meltdowns and rigidity were trying on him…
7 Essentials for Parents of Kids with OCD
August 22, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Looking back to what I now know suggests that my 3 1/2 year old son’s long lasting temper tantrums may have been an indication that something was up.…
5 WAYS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO BE BRAVE by Siobhan Colgan – SPARTAN LIFE
August 01, 2017
Published at SPARTAN LIFE – Siobhan, a writer for Spartan reached out to me after reading Got Anxious Kids? Be Brave! She asked me to contribute to the following article. No parent wants their kids’…
When Your Kid Is an Athlete and a Perfectionist
June 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central Joe loved playing soccer and if he had a choice, he would spend all his waking hours playing the sport. He was also a high achiever in other…
3 Principles To Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child
May 03, 2017
For decades, Garry Landreth, a renowned child psychologist, has shared his teachings in many settings throughout the world. One of his great contributions has been in the child-parent relationship area. He has used and taught…
Got Anxious Kids? Be Brave!
April 19, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Besides being loving and patient, parents need to be brave when their children are anxious. This may be one of the most difficult things you do when you…
The Power of Play Therapy
April 18, 2017
Every time Angie (four-years-old) would come in the playroom, she would go directly to the dollhouse. Without saying a word, she would play with the doll family, enacting scenarios of her family going to bed…
Talking To Your Child About OCD
October 15, 2015
Sometimes parents hesitate telling their children that they have OCD. Their reasons may vary, but the most common reasons are the following: They worry about the stigma that surrounds OCD, and the possible negative effects…
What is the Prescription for Raising Entitled Kids?
December 22, 2014
[View original article published in Psych Central here] A 10-year-old girl stomped out of the bathroom when her mom told her she would need to clean the mess she had made after her shower. She…
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