OK, I Have ADHD, But Does Mom Have It Too?
What is it like to have a parent with AD/HD? In many cases, AD/HD is inherited, so if you have it, some other family members might have it too. Sometimes, when a son or daughter is diagnosed, the...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Joke?
Fair Humor Did you hear the one about…? Some people tell a joke and everybody laughs. Other jokes go flat or even make people mad. How do you decide which jokes are OK and which might offend someone?...
View ArticleDining Out with The Kids
Remember before you had kids? Your entire family unit… the two of you… could dine out anywhere. Now it’s the five of you.The post Dining Out with The Kids appeared first on Northern County Psychiatric...
View ArticleWhen I worry about Mom or Dad
Sometimes kids and teenagers get depressed, or anxious, but sometimes parents do too. It is confusing when your mother or father starts acting differently. They still love you, but how should you act?...
View ArticleIs competition motivating or crushing?
When I was in medical school, one of my professors said that you knew that a person had conquered his own narcissistic problems when he could enjoy competing in a hobby where he did not possess great...
View ArticleWhy Am I In Family Therapy?
Click here for more articles, games and book reviews for children and adolescents interested in understanding mental health issues. Your older sister just slammed the door and said that she is leaving...
View ArticleBullies and how not to be one
Dealing with Bullies and How Not to be One What is a bully? It is someone who takes advantage of another individual that he or she perceives as more vulnerable. The goal is to gain control over the...
View ArticleAsperger’s Disorder
Asperger’s Disorder is not widely recognized by the public or by health care providers. What does it mean to have Asperger’s Disorder? Do they have severe AD/HD, mild autism, learning disabilities, or...
View ArticleBullying Throughout The Life Cycle
Bullies are frequently the root of disruption, injury and violence in schools and the workplace. Learn how to change the culture of your organization in order to defuse bullying. Overview What is a...
View ArticleDealing with Bullies
Bullies are not really brave. Deep inside, they are cowards. However, you do have to be brave to stand up to a bully. There are many types of bullies and you will meet them in different places all your...
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