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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TMB Episode 66: To Spank or Not to Spank
Spare the rod, spoil the child. We have all heard this rationale for using spanking kids. In fact, many of us have used it as a rationale for the use of corporal punishment with our own children. But is spanking as effective as we imagine it to be? What are the long term effects?
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TMB Episode 65: Is My Son Autistic?
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about her three-year-old son. This parent wrote: Read More
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TMB Episode 64: Son Saying No To College
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about her graduating son deciding not to go to college. This parent wrote: Read More
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TMB Episode 63: I’m Kicking Myself, Do You Mind?!?
There are times when we are our own worst enemy. Times when we not only knock ourselves over, but continue to kick ourselves when we are down. We are overly critical and refuse to give ourselves the credit we worked for a deserve.
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TMB Episode 62: Improving Organization
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about her challenges with organization and planning. This parent wrote: Read More
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TMB Episode 61: Superstitions and Sports
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about her son’s need to wear the same socks to ever soccer match. This parent wrote: Read More
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TMB Episode 60: That’s What She Said
If you read the Harry Potter series, or many other fantasy series, you will likely remember the emphasis placed on words. Whether it was Hermione’s emphasis on the articulation of a particular spell or the anticipated consequences for those who dared to utter the name of He Who Must Not Be Named. Words have power. And while some words have more power than they should, other words are losing their power all together.
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TMB Episode 59 – Music and Homework
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about students listening to music while doing homework. This parent wrote: Read More
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TMB Episode 58 – Bedtime Routines
In this episode, Dr. Berney responds to a listener question about setting an appropriate bedtime for a child in elementary school. This parent wrote: Read More
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