By Wayne Parker — 2020
Regardless of how many years you've been a dad, there is an abundant amount of opportunities to be a better father.
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Constantly corrected and perpetually punished, many children with ADHD and learning disabilities develop low self-esteem. They begin to believe they’re not good enough or smart enough. Of course, we know that’s not true.
Your child is wired differently, and that means his life may not follow the path you envisioned. Before you can help him thrive, you must give yourself space and time to recognize the emotions that a neurodivergent diagnosis brings. Here’s how to get started embracing your new “normal.”
Give your child the self-esteem and skills to become a self-actualized adult who embraces self-discovery. That is every parent’s goal, but it is especially challenging—and important—when your child is neurodivergent. Use these four steps to help your child on that journey.
When I retired from clinical practice several years ago, I let go into the unknown. I felt tentative, uncertain, yet knowing intuitively that I needed to heed the call.
Having ASD increases the risk of depression in teens, but effective treatments are available
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The transition from high school to college is not always an easy one.
Starting university is often a stressful time and can lead to perfectionist tendancies. If you’re a worried parent, here’s how you can help.
After my husband died, a silly catchphrase became a lifeline for me. Instead of wishing for a reality I couldn’t have, I embraced the circumstances I was dealt.
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.
It is 100 percent normal to feel conflicted even if you went to hell and back to become a parent.