In the movie Me and you and everyone we know (2005) [i], the character Richard is a recently divorced, shy shoe salesman and father of two boys. In the opening scene, Richard is moving out of his house, essentially being kicked out by his wife. Richard is a plain man, and it is clear this […]
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April 12, 2016 | metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Bullying and cyberbullying
April 07, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
The BACPAC program is a new Boston-based program where children faced with bullying and cyberbullying can seek help, learn their rights under federal and state laws, and learn strategies to deal with the bullying. http://fcsn.org/newsletter/2016/newsline-winterspring-2016/ http://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/a-_-e/bullying-and-cyberbullying-prevention-and-advocacy-collaborative-bacpac-program/bacpac
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April 05, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
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. […]
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March 28, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Mindfulness and yoga for kids
March 28, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
This book offers simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions: http://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Still-Like-Frog-Mindfulness/dp/1611800587/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
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