Month: February 2014
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Fascinating New Information About Autsim
It is heartening to see all the new information that is coming out about autism. We have known for a very long time that more boys than girls are diagnosed with with autism spectrum disorders. But new research about why is pretty is amazing. We work with a surprisingly large number of girls on the…
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How to Handle Homework
For a lot of families homework can be a one of the biggest challenges of the day. This is especially true with special needs kids. A new survey talks about what how much is average for different grade levels, why homework is thought to be important and some tips on how to get it done.…
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When Being “Healthy” Turns Deadly
We all know that we should be thoughtful about what we eat. Limiting our caloric intake and increasing the amount of exercise we get is the a healthiest way to lose weight. But when weight loss becomes an obsession, it can turn life threatening. This article shares one young woman’s nearly fatal battle with this…
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Tip of the week 2.25.14
Regardless of the effort people put into their family life, some are confident it will work out well while others fear it will work out poorly. Let yourself see the good side of the what you are doing and what is happening with your family. Family life is not a test, so there is no…
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College should be a time of Excitement
You would think that the college years would be a time for exploring the myriad of options available and a time to relish fewer rules and enjoy a new sense of freedom. However, research shows that for many young people this is not the case. What with the pressure to do well, and our tough…
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How do we deal with Teen Suicide?
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This is such an emotional subject. My guess is that most people know of a teen that has taken their life. It may not be a personal experience. It may just be a teen in your child’s school, but you know of someone who has suffered this tragedy. And what can we say? Nothing feels…
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Eating Disorders are a Serious Health Issue
Most of us have know or have heard about someone with an eating disorder. The number of people, young or old, male or female, dealing with this issue are growing very rapidly and what you may not know is that an eating disorder can be deadly. This BBC NEW NI article talks about the fact that…