In the best circumstances, early attachment is how babies optimally survive, emotionally and physically. Most mothers are wired to protect, love and provide security to their newborn. Babies are innately wired to seek out and stay connected to their mothers. Without this kind of connection, babies can struggle and fail to thrive. Ideally, this natural …
As I mentioned in my last blog, your teen is wired to engage in all kinds of risky behavior, including substance use. Your teen has three main issues separating them from adults and younger kids: First, their Executive Functioning system is still developing. Unlike adults, whose Executive Functioning is, in general, fully developed, teens are …
Why Your Teen is Hardwired for Substance Abuse, Pt. 2 Read More »
If you’re the parent of a teenager, I imagine you’ve lost some sleep worrying about your teen and substance abuse. We all know teenage years are a time when most kids experiment with substances, but, in the past, the primary worry had always been teen drinking and driving. While this continues to be a serious …
Parenting is complicated, and being the parent of a special needs child adds a layer of complexity to that complication that most would find overwhelming. One of the most important things for you to do as a special needs parent is to take care of yourself. That may seem like a little bit of a …
One of the best ways to help a child’s self-esteem is to use positive parenting techniques. Research by Dr. John Gottman, renowned couple’s therapist, revealed that it takes five to seven positive comments to overcome the impact of a single negative one. This is an impressive and significant clinical finding. Although originating from studies of …
by Dr. Kathryn Scheffel What it is, what it’s not, how best to implement this parenting practice, and the benefits of doing so. The goal behind development of the Special Time therapeutic tool was finding a way to renew the emotional connection between parent and child, particularly in situations wherein the child is identified as the …
"Special Time" — An Important Parenting Practice Read More »
by Dr. Kathryn Scheffel Learn to regulate your own emotions before addressing your kid’s. Before reaching out to their children, however, Mom and Dad first need to take stock of their own feelings and learn the concept of parent self-care. Our kids take their cue from us on how to interpret the world around them, especially when they …
by Dr. Kathryn Scheffel One of the best ways to help a child’s self-esteem is through positive reinforcement. Research by Dr. John Gottman, renowned couple’s therapist, revealed that it takes five to seven positive comments to overcome the impact of a single negative one. This is an impressive and significant clinical finding. Although originating from …
“Catch Your Child Being Good” & Other Positive Parenting Techniques Read More »
