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Category Archives: Teens
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 … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Children's issues, Depression, FAS, Mental Health, ODD, Teens
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Teens
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How do we deal with Teen Suicide?
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Mental Health, OCD, ODD, Other challenges, PTSD, Teens
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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 … Continue reading
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Interesting Juxtaposition of articles regarding autism
So I’m getting ready to do this blog and I go in to review the articles I have set aside to read. The first article “Autism Costs Average $17,000 yearly for Each Child…” appears on MedicineNet.com and talks about the hight … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Autism, Children's issues, In my opinion, Other challenges, Teens
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2.10.14 Tip of the Week
Creating a satisfying life is a lot like building a sand castle. Your life may look great for a moment, bit will soon change, whether you want it to or not. The point, then, has to be to enjoy every … Continue reading
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