The Lost Children
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Children who grow up with a chronically defiant, oppositional sibling grow up in an environment of trauma. James Lehman discusses how parents can reduce the traumatic effects of hostile behavior on siblings and how to help “the lost child” in the family.  Click the play button |
Audio: The Lost Children |
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ADHD: Disorder or Difference? By Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist
All parents want to see their child as the smartest,
most capable boy or girl on the block.
So why would they want to have a label |
attached
to them that often conveys just the opposite--such as
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
What a difference one word can make.
Suppose we changed the last D in ADHD
from “disorder” to “difference.” Visit Q&A-> |
NEW! Ask The Expert |
by James Lehman
It’s an undisputed fact that the more violence kids are exposed to,
the more desensitized they become to it. But it’s not the violence
that’s the problem for families now. It’s the delivery systems used
to bring that violence into the home. James Lehman explains how to
keep the violence outside your home and away from your kids.
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Two specific article ideas received the highest numbers of votes for coverage. These were "Are Video Games and Computers Bad for Kids?" and "My Emo Kid: What to be concerned about as a parent." In response to this survey information, we are planning to cover these topics in upcoming issues. Please email us at webmaster@empoweringparents.com, if you know an expert who would be interested in contributing on these and other topics.. Thanks!
One-Minute Transformations
Each month in Empowering Parents, you'll receive a One-Minute Transformation: a technique you can use to transform your child's behavior that takes only a minute or less to apply.
This month:
Want to change a behavior problem quickly?
Focus on the behavior, not the feelings.
James Lehman explains the difference between
actions and attitudes in kids, and how to be
specific with your child to help him change
inappropriate behavior faster.
Free Audio Lesson!
Click the play button to listen.
Ask the Expert
We are introducing a new interactive feature in this month's issue, Ask the Expert. This month, Dr. Bob Myers, an expert in ADD and ADHD parenting issues, has generously agreed to answer your questions. Take advantage of the opportunity to get your questions answered now.Article Archive
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