Okay...what do you think...is this offensive?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Be mindful of gratitude
Be mindful of gratitude
Try to take time every day to sit quietly for a few minutes.
Focus on your breathe.
Think about something or someone that you are grateful for having in your life.
You can do this anywhere at almost anytime except perhaps when you are driving. I would not recommend it then.
Gratitude will lighten your thoughts and make you feel happier and hopefully make your day a little better!
Try it and see for yourself.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Depression in Young Children...
Here is a link to a response to the recent article in the New York Times concerning depression and children. http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1pEO6O/babble.com/toddler/toddler-health-and-safety/kids-depression-symptoms-child
Many adults who have depression say they remember feeling "sad" as children.
Treatment for children is done with the parents and the child. I love the use of the ear piece to help the parents interact with the child complete with prompts from the therapist.
See what you think!
Many adults who have depression say they remember feeling "sad" as children.
Treatment for children is done with the parents and the child. I love the use of the ear piece to help the parents interact with the child complete with prompts from the therapist.
See what you think!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Adoption Questions and Answers....
I often think about what parents tell their adopted child about the child's birth mother. This is a tender topic for a child.
As with any questions that a child asks the answers should be age appropriate and honest as can be. It is good to remember to just answer the question as simply as possible. Many times a parent makes the mistake of interpreting the question as far too complex and then delivers a complex answer.
The child usually does not need a complex answer nor does he want one.
The following article received many comments in disagreement with how this mother handled her child's questions regarding his real mother.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/magazine/05Lives-t.html
What was this little one really wanting to know?
Who was served by the answers that his adoptive mother gave him? The child or the adoptive mom?
How would you have handled this tender situation?
As with any questions that a child asks the answers should be age appropriate and honest as can be. It is good to remember to just answer the question as simply as possible. Many times a parent makes the mistake of interpreting the question as far too complex and then delivers a complex answer.
The child usually does not need a complex answer nor does he want one.
The following article received many comments in disagreement with how this mother handled her child's questions regarding his real mother.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/magazine/05Lives-t.html
What was this little one really wanting to know?
Who was served by the answers that his adoptive mother gave him? The child or the adoptive mom?
How would you have handled this tender situation?
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