A few years ago I was in the entrance of a Chinese food restaurant waiting to be seated. I was enjoying the ambiance of their waiting area when I noticed the fish swimming in their indoor ‘pond’ that flowed around the perimeter of the room. Although these fish were quite large, they resembled goldfish. The [...]
Read More »Safety tips for parents
May 16, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some helpful tips: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/jnj-tips-kids-safety_n_3272730.html#slide=more297393
Read More »ADHD most prevalent mental health issue diagnosed among kids
May 16, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
The most comprehensive report on specific mental disorders in children shows attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed problem in kids aged 3-17, with close to 7 percent of kids having a diagnosis. http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/16/18300121-attention-deficit-leads-us-kids-mental-health-problems-cdc-reports?lite
Read More »Talking to your kids about drinking
May 14, 2013 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration launched a campaign today that aims to get parents talking with their children about alcohol. There’s practical advice, such as never serving alcohol to teens in your home, and making it clear that you don’t want your child drinking at parties or getting in a car with [...]
Read More »Plant medicine
May 13, 2013 | metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Elliot * * * * A helpful metaphor to think of in accepting the process of change is to imagine you’re helping yourself like you would a sick plant. Now, in truth, what I don’t know about plant [...]
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