SARAH BIEBER COUNSELLINGA number of years back I joined a CrossFit gym and discovered box jumps. Box jumps are exactly what they sound like – you jump onto a box, like in the picture above. However, sometimes the height of the jump is increased and once it is increased high enough, a sort of paralysis can occur.…Continue readingADHD Strategies: Box Jumps and Chunking
His pediatrician was initially uncertain about diagnosing 12-year-old Jack (name has been changed) with ADHD. Although the parental questionnaire seemed to indicate ADHD, the teacher questionnaires were not conclusive. Jack was described by his teachers as well-behaved and attentive in class, even if his handwriting was a bit messy and his assignments were not always…Continue readingADHD Overhaul? How About Small Tweaks Instead?
The problem with the question, “Are we compatible?” is that if the answer is no, that can mean only one thing – the end of the relationship. Continue readingAre We Compatible? A Risky Question
I have tried many strategies for resolving disputes between my children, but for the longest time I remained frustrated, because I felt like my children usually walked away not really understanding their siblings’ point of viewContinue readingMy Fave Parental Trick for Resolving Conflicts
A few weeks ago I was excited that a few of the COVID related restrictions were loosened and I was able to go to the dentist for a checkup. As I lay in the dental chair trying to make trying to make little mmm-hmm sounds in response to questions, I reflected that the dental hygeniest’s…Continue readingCOVID Advice in 10 Seconds or Less
