Family traditions during the holidays repeated year after year can be a wonderful part of the season. These rituals small and large can take all forms including… Holiday services Getting and decorating the tree Preparing holiday cookies Charity work Special foods Reading particular stories or singing carols Making gifts or decorations Of course, holiday traditions […]
Defiant Behavior: Discussing the Full Array of Treatment Options with Families
by Allison Hall, MD Behavioral and emotional problems, like some other health conditions such as diabetes, are often best treated with a package of interventions. Because families may sometimes expect a quick fix, it is helpful to have a strategy to discuss the importance of several treatment features. Russell Barkley, a psychologist who is one […]
Getting Parents Involved in Their Child’s Education
Compared to the media attention given to what teachers and schools can and should do to improve education, parents have sometimes seemed like an afterthought. Maybe no more, as a New York Times article highlights a couple reports recently published about how parents can help their children succeed at school. The article summarizes findings from […]
Parenting Books: What to Suggest to Your Families
written by Alisson Richards, MD Recommending books for parents to read is an easy and effective way to initiate and encourage parents to take an active role in parenting and can also provide a guide for parents with challenging children. The books can be particularly useful for motivated parents struggling to find available cognitive-behavioral therapists. […]
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