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Should You Take Ritalin?

At least 3.3 million Americans currently take medications to ease the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. The majority of these medications are amphetamine-based stimulants.
Jeannine VirtueMarch 13, 2006

Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication

A small town, somewhere in the world, was managed by a town council of seven or eight members. The council normally met once a week. One member - let's call him Bill - would invariably stroll into the council chamber exactly ten minutes after...
Azriel WinnettJanuary 28, 2004

Problem Solving And Conflict Resolution For Children

Problem solving and conflict resolution for children should begin being taught early on. If you’re a parent of multiple children in your family this becomes apparent as it won’t take siblings long at all to become engaged in some type of...
Mary JoyceFebruary 04, 2006

Quality Delivery

Having trouble of sending gifts to your relatives or to your significant others? How would you send them if you are in some place which is far from these people? How about trying gift delivery Philippines?
ExpressRegaloJuly 20, 2007

Three Steps To Safety On Wheels

(NC)-Are your kids safe when riding on wheels - bicycles, scooters, skateboards or in-line skates? Safe Kids Canada, a national child safety program, has launched the "Got Wheels - Get a Helmet!" campaign this spring.
News CanadaJuly 22, 2002

Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive

In an actual war, to be attacked means to have our survival threatened. Thus, we might chose between surrender, withdrawal, or counterattack. When we feel attacked (criticized or judged) by others in conversation, we often move into that same kind...
Sharon EllisonSeptember 23, 2003

Why Are Your Children Getting Sick In Daycare?

You may be thinking that your child is getting more cold’s lately, or maybe it’s a tad bit worse. You’ve just come home from the doctor and your baby is diagnosed with the RSV Virus.
Christine GrothNovember 27, 2006

8 Keys to Improving Self-esteem for Teenage Girls

Experts on facial expressions are not fooled by the big smiles of teen-age girls. It is evident when a girl is truly happy inside, because she has a “Duchienne smile.” With this smile the involuntary muscles around the eyes are wrinkled.
Dr. Linda MilesNovember 20, 2006

Solving Baby Slep Problems - The Ferber Method

Nothing can prepare new parents for the mind numbing weariness that comes with lack of sleep. A new baby may be tiny but the havoc they wreak to your sleep is huge. It can take work to establish good sleeping habits.
Debbie WalkerMarch 20, 2006

How To Use A Token Economy To Shape Your Child's Behavior.

A token economy is a behavioral modification technique that was first used in mental institutions to reinforce and establish desirable behaviors in their patients.
Destry MaycockOctober 29, 2005