Archive for March, 2007

Two Pillars of a Successful Web Site

March 28th, 2007

For a web site to get close to fulfilling its potential, you need absolute clarity on two points.
First, achieve clarity on what your site’s core purpose is
Is to provide information? Is it to complete direct sales? Is it to drive prospects to pick up the phone and call you? Is it to start a free [...]

Prenting on the Same Page

March 28th, 2007

by Dr. Randy Cale, Ph.D.
Children can suffer when Mom and Dad are at odds in their parenting styles.
Mom says the kids have to be in bed by 8:00 p.m., but when she works the late shift, Dad lets them stay up till 9:00. He says, “Don’t tell your mother.” Dad says, “You wanted to play [...]

Children with Separation Anxiety

March 28th, 2007

Dr. Randy Cale, Ph.D.Separation anxiety is relatively common. Separation anxiety can show up in various situations, such as:
Separation anxiety is relatively common. Separation anxiety can show up in various situations, such as:Leaving kids at school or daycare.
Kids getting on the school bus.
Saying goodbye at the babysitter.Transition between households after divorce.
Going to bed upstairs when Mom [...]

What is Hyperactivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

March 28th, 2007

Most of the ADHD kids that are seen in a private practice setting are hyperactive kids simply because they get into the most trouble. Their parents are usually pulling their hair out and saying, “We’ve got to get this child some help.” The sad truth is that if a parent is going to spend money [...]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What is Impulsivity?

March 28th, 2007

Impulsivity is one of the hallmarks of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This impulsivity is the result of the brain’s decreased ability to inhibit. There is a lack of self-control even at the neurological level. Impulsivity is found in two areas. There is behavioral impulsivity, and there is cognitive impulsivity.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Do We Mean by Attention Anyway?

March 28th, 2007

When we talk about attention, we are talking about two different kinds of abilities: The ability to focus on a specific task put in front of us to do, such as school work, and the ability to pay attention in a more global sense to the world around us, to be able to pay attention [...]

Will My Child Ever Out-grow His Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

March 28th, 2007

If your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder then at some point you will be asking the question, “Will my child ever outgrow it?”

Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Classroom: Eight Things Teachers Should

March 28th, 2007

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is used to describe children who have significant problems with high levels of distractibility or inattention, impulsiveness, and often with excessive motor activity levels. There may be deficits in attention and impulse control without hyperactivity being present. In fact, recent studies indicate that as many as [...]

The Last Word

March 28th, 2007

by Dr. Randy Cale, Ph.D.
How many times do you find yourself saying, “My son/daughter has to have the last word?”
Parents frequently complain that their kids will not accept a “no.” These same children often will correct parents, and challenge any feedback. They have to have “the last word.” We all know what this sounds like, [...]

New Mom…New Baby…New Debt?

March 28th, 2007

Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever growing list of products for you and your new bundle of joy. Preparing for a new baby can be a costly experience, especially in the areas of clothing and nursery furniture. The good news is that it does [...]

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