Family Poker?
Parents who had weathered multiple relocations and school changes came to see me to talk about their 5th grade son, Michael. Mom initially contacted me quite worried because Michael had been having significant trouble in
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Back to School
The beginning September is full of new beginnings for many adults and children. If possible it is important to set aside uninterrupted family time at night and on weekends for the first week or two
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“You Don’t Love Me! I Don’t Want to Go to School!”
Dear Sharon, How do you respond to a child who says “You don’t love me…. if you did you wouldn’t send me to school.” Dear Parent, Dramatic statements such as “You don’t love me!” or
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Toast for Dinner?
A Mom and Dad came to meet with me because their 2 year old son was hitting children and arguing with caregivers in his day care center. Both parents worked full time. Their child had
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My Child Doesn’t Want to go to School!
Dear Sharon, My daughter is five and has been to a Pre school where we had no problem. Suddenly she doesn’t want to go to school. Our mornings are crazy. Kindergarten is great! Why doesn’t
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Home Schooled Twins
Dear Sharon, I have been home schooling my two kids for the past three years. They are twins and are 8 years old. Friends and other family members have told me I’m crazy and that
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A Game that Helps Pressures coming from School
Children can get upset by challenges they face in school. Setting aside time to “play” school at home sometimes helps lighten the load. If a child gets to be the teacher and parents take the
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Discussing the First Days of School
It is useful for a child to share their thoughts and reactions to their first few days of school. It can help them feel less alone and more able to cope with any challenges they
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How to Help a Distracted Child
Dear Sharon, How can a parent know the difference between a child who has a learning difficulty and a child who is just distracted? It seems that we hear so much now about kids having
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Teenagers and Homework
Dear Sharon, I have a 12 year old who is a homework problem kid. He doesn’t want to do anything but computer games and hang out with his friends. We end up fighting a great
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