by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 8, 2015 | Parenting, Psychology, Uncategorized
During World War II, Lt. Commander Butch O’Hare served as a fighter pilot on the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. On February 20, 1942, his entire squadron was sent on a mission. Once airborne, he noticed someone had neglected to top off his fuel tank....
by Michael Orlans | May 11, 2015 | Attachment, Parenting
Parents are often unclear about the difference between consequence and punishment. A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action. The goal for giving consequences is to teach a lesson that leads to positive choices. It encourages self-examination,...
by Michael Orlans | May 1, 2015 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Most parents parent the same way as their parents, or if they disliked it, do the opposite. What comes naturally is the familiarity of what was modeled. Parenting isn’t taught as part of school curriculum and we just don’t learn it by osmosis. Developing a sound...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Feb 16, 2015 | Attachment, Parenting
Sibling relationships can last a lifetime, even more enduring than parent-child or marital relationships. Sibling relationships have a significant influence on children’s emotional and social development. Lessons about sharing, compromising, conflict-resolution,...
by Michael Orlans | Jan 14, 2015 | Parenting, Psychology
There has been a lot of discussion in the media lately regarding the disturbing trend of discontinuing recess in elementary schools. It appears that with the implementation of standardized testing, the quantification of academic performance has taken on a new...
by Terry Levy | Jan 12, 2015 | Parenting, Psychology, Uncategorized
Family meals are a good indicator of how families become and stay connected. It is well-known that they are a unifying force in families and reduce behavioral problems in children. Research shows that children who eat dinner with their families do better in school,...
