We have often said that our primary job as parents is to raise happy, healthy, and self-sufficient children. However, to do that, there are a particular set of skills that a child MUST develop prior to becoming an adult. These skills include: Read More
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Sugar has become a major component of our daily diet. Research suggests that children and adolescents consume – on average – 80 grams of added sugar per day! The American Heart Association recently published a scientific statement regarding the risk for cardiovascular disease in children who consume added sugar. Read More
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When Our Kids’ Interests Push Our Comfort Zone (YouTube)
On August 25, 2016, Dr. Berney had the opportunity to sit on a discussion panel following an exclusive presentation of the new documentary, Generation Found. The topic of the evening was adolescent substance abuse. Read More
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As parents, we often feel as though we are in complete control of our children. We make all of the decisions, including what they will and will not do. However, there are times when our children want to do things that will push our comfort zones, things that we may feel are dangerous or cause us anxiety. Read More
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We talk a lot about goals and motivation and for many of us, that seems like a no brainer. Of course setting goals is important. But what if you cannot find anything to work toward? What if you can’t identify a goal, something to work toward? Read More
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