Independent vs. Self-Sufficient
Scream and Shout
Attribute to Mindaugas Danys
We have all heard kids say it. No, demand it! “I WANT TO DO IT!”
The ultimate goal of parenting is to help our children become competent, productive, and happy adults. This 18+ year process is never easy, but as children develop and attempt to explore the range of their own abilities, parents often find themselves trying to strike a balance between allowing their kids to be independent and making sure that everything gets done in the best, most efficient manner. Read More
TMB Episode 71: Personality Tests and Tribalism
In today’s podcast, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about online personality tests. The listener wrote:
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TMB Episode 70: ADHD Primer
In preparation for our upcoming Parenting Your ADHD Child course, this podcast is a brief primer on ADHD, briefly covering diagnostic considerations, differentiating ADHD and ADD, and a little about treatment.
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TMB Episode 69: Caring for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s Disorder and other neurodegenerative disorders affect nearly 50 million people worldwide and there are as many as 7.7 million new cases each year. As a result, there is a large portion of the adult population who are responsible for the care of their parents. The Sandwich Generation, as they are called, are put under the pressure of managing the needs of their aging parents while working and supporting themselves as well as their children.
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TMB Episode 68: Why Kids Ask Why
It has to be one of the most challenging things a parent must learn to manage, the incessant “why questions” we hear from our young children. Why is the sky blue? Why can’t I have that candy? Why Why Why?
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Paedeia Episode 25: PEP Status Update
This brief update is posted to let our faithful listeners know that we we have not been able to record a new podcast in a few weeks. Dr. Richard is expected to return to the office next week, at which time we are eager to return to our regular podcast production schedule.
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TMB Episode 67: Recovering from a Tragedy
In the early morning hours of June 12, 2016, the worst mass shooting occurred at a nightclub in Orlando, FL. With at least 50 dead and 53 injured, it was the worst mass shooting in US history. As investigators work to learn more about the incident, it is important that we, as a community, work together to pick each other up, mourn and honor those who have passed on before their time, and look ahead to our future. Read More
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