August 24th, 2010 |
All kids lie. They start young, look innocent into your eyes and tell you the answers that you want to hear. Then it’s like a shock as a parent that their child told a lie! How does that happen?
Kids lie because they know instinctively that if they do something wrong, they will see a disapproving look on their parents’ face. They don’t like that. Parents don’t like it when they kids lie.
How do kids lie? Well, instinctively all kids know how to get a reaction from their parents. All kids, and everyone else, would rather receive praise than disappointment. I am going to assume that... Read More
August 22nd, 2010 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
The problem of bullying in elementary, middle school, and high school settings—whether during the school day, after school, or online—is gaining increasing attention. And the more we learn about it, the more serious the problem seems. Many past studies have documented that victims of bullying are more likely to be depressed and anxious, both during adolescence and as they grow into adults. They may be less confident, less outgoing, and struggle with mental health problems throughout their lives. Research has also shown that bullies themselves are likely to... Read More
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August 19th, 2010 |
Teenage behaviors are influenced by childhood interactions, and a new study shows that parents and peers can have a marked impact on whether ‘bad boys’ grow up to be involved with substance use as teenagers. The Canadian study looked at boys with aggressive and hyperactive behavior, a group more prone to heavy drug use in teen years. Those whose parents played an active role in monitoring behavior and setting rules grew up to use drugs less often. The same was true of those who befriended ‘good boys’ during... Read More
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August 18th, 2010 |
Two new reports, soon to be published in the Journal of Health Economics, suggest that as many as 1 million children have been incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD because of their age rather than because of behavioral issues. According to the studies, children with fall birthdays, the youngest in their classes, are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as opposed to peers born almost a year later who are in the same class. Behavior is relative to maturity, and younger kids are less mature by nature, say researchers, so children... Read More
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August 16th, 2010 |
Self-esteem is a relational term. It describes a relationship between you and yourself. Having a solid sense of esteem for yourself puts you squarely in a partnership that is nurturing and accepting, as well as motivating and energizing.
Where does this relationship with you come from? How is it determined?
The answer for most of us is that our earliest relationships in life set the tone for our inner dialogue. This is good news, because it means that we can explore the origins of low self-esteem and intentionally create new relationships that fuel a more positive view of ourselves. Our... Read More
April 10th, 2008 |
Parents must find a way to enjoy time with their child before they can end defiant behavior. Four year old Sarah throws temper tantrums, won't go to bed, refuses to take a bath, and is described by her parents as "hell on wheels." Peter, age seven, won't take his dishes into the, kitchen or perform other simple household chores. Thirteen year old David stays up past his bed time, argues with, his parents about everything, and has begun skipping school. His parents just don't know what to do. Do any of these children sound familiar? If so, you may know an oppositional... Read More
