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School Pressure: Gift & Talented, Magnet, and IB Programs
Question: My child is considering applying to a magnet program for middle school. It seems like a great opportunity if he is accepted, but are there any negative consequences for children in these advanced schools? Answer: Gifted & Talented, Magnet, and IB Programs are often dream schools for hardworking students looking to pursue a more…
School Refusal
Question: My ten-year-old child never wants to go to school, and often throws a fit in the morning, trying to run or hide instead of leaving the house. Why is she acting like this and what should I do? Answer: A child refusing to attend their school is an issue many families deal with. This…
The Danger of Prescription Drugs
Question: After learning about the opioid epidemic in the news, I’m worried about my teen getting involved with prescription drugs. What are the potential risks and how can I prevent them? Answer: Prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs by Americans over the age of 14, excluding alcohol and marijuana; and they account…
Four-Year College Envy
Question: My friends are all going to four-year universities but I have to attend community college for financial reasons. Hearing them talk about their future roommates, dorm decorations, and fall semester classes just reminds me of what I don’t have. Going to family functions is especially hard because I find myself dreading how I will…
Fear of Dogs
Question: When I was a little kid I was bitten by my neighbor’s dog and ended up in the emergency room because of it. Ever since then I’ve been terrified of dogs, even little chihuahuas! Even though I’m supposed to be a ‘manly’ man, every time I see a dog I feel like a little…
IBS and Dating
Question: I’m single and dating, and I have IBS. I think telling a new guy is a third date topic. It’s embarrassing and it’s not “sexy,” so I like to put it off as long as possible. The problem is, it’s hard negotiating restaurant choices and choosing items that meet my dietary restrictions without sharing…
Gottman Relationship Checkup
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy assessment process is based on over four decades of research with more than 3,000 couples. It includes the Gottman Relationship Checkup which was designed from Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Theory. Only a Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT) is authorized by the Gottman Institute to do the assessment….
Is It ADHD or Childhood Trauma?
Childhood Traumatic Stress has been found to have several symptoms in common with ADHD, which can lead to misdiagnosis and improper treatment of the root problem. If you are reading this article about a child you love, know that a professional evaluation is needed to decide. Getting help for your child is critical. You’ll need…
College Student Living at Home for the Summer
Q: I’m a college student living at home for the summer, and I’m starting to get annoyed with my parents. Even though I lived independently on campus, they’re enforcing rules that I had to follow as a high schooler. I understand that they want to keep me safe; so they limit my ability to hang…
Alpha Stim Treating: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression
Little known device is treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, Insomnia without medications and almost no side effects. Safe non-invasive technology could help you to reduce your symptoms without medications and the risks or side-effects and withdrawal that come with their use. Information on a research project done by England’s National Institute for Health Research research…
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