The Ledger 3.20.16: ADHD, Homework, and Electronics
In this week’s column, we respond to a reader’s question related to her son. She asked, “How do I know where to draw the line with electronics and get my son to do his homework?”
The prevalent use of electronics and the prevalent avoidance of homework is very common in children and adolescents today. However, it is even more of a concern with children struggling with the symptoms of ADHD. In the column, Dr. Berney explains this phenomenon and offers advice for parents struggling with these decisions.
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The Ledger 2.28.16: A Difficult Self Evaluation
How much do you like yourself? Does that seem like a no-brainer type of question? So if you like yourself, what keeps you from making the changes you need in order to reach a level of life satisfaction?
In this week’s column, we discuss the importance of liking yourself and believing that you are worth what it takes to be happy and satisfied with your life.
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The Ledger 2.21.16: The Five Obstacles to Success
In this week’s column we review five common obstacles to success. Over the past few weeks, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard dedicated a podcast to each obstacle. This week’s Ledger column summarizes each obstacle and offers encouragement to plan for and overcome each roadblock so that you can find success!
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ABC News Story – Sexting in Middle School
Dr. Berney was interviewed by ABC Action News reporter Ryan Raiche this afternoon about middle schoolers and sexting. Check out the video here: http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/sexting-scandal-at-lake-placid-middle-school-could-be-wake-up-call-for-parents-pyschologist-says
The Ledger 2.14.16: The Two-Tier System Revisited
In February 2015, Dr. Richard and I wrote a column about the ways in which the structure of education today is creating a two-tiered system. In this week’s column, we revisited the topic and explored one of the primary issues that has perpetuated the problem – high stakes testing.
Read the full column here. We would love to hear from you and learn your thoughts and opinions about this highly criticized issue!
Ledger 2.7.16 – Getting out of your comfort zone
In this week’s column, Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone, Dr. Berney discusses the truth that pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone creates distress. However, by experiencing that distress, you become a stronger person that can experience true change in your life.
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