On the importance of good family connection and communication

March 20, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A recent article from the New York times on the impact of family connection on resilience: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/fashion/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.html?_r=0  

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ADHD and writing

March 20, 2013  |   For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

To help kids and young adults with ADHD with the process of writing: http://www.architectsforlearning.com/empower.html

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For parents of kids with ADHD

March 20, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some recommended resources: http://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/   To help kids and young adults with ADHD with the process of writing: http://www.architectsforlearning.com/empower.html  

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On Vaccinations

March 18, 2013  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some new data shows parents still avoid getting their daughters the HPV virus despite recommendations from public health agencies: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-teen-vaccines-survey-hpv-20130318,0,4817504.story   At least 10% of parents of young children skip or delay routine vaccinations, often out of concern that kids are getting “too many shots, too soon.” A new study finds that children who receive […]

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We’ll see

March 18, 2013  |   metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit.   “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.   “We’ll see,” the farmer replied.   The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it […]

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