Marilyn Wedge's Blog, page 18
November 19, 2012
Why younger kids have more ADHD
Younger children may be mistakenly diagnosed as having ADHD, when in fact they are simply less mature than their classmates.
October 26, 2012
Why Big Bird Is Better than Cartoons for Kids
According to the medical journal Pediatrics, fast-paced cartoons on commercial channels can interfere with the executive function of children's' brains.
Why Big Bird is Better than Cartoons for Kids
According to the medical journal Pediatrics, fast-paced cartoons on commercial channels can interfere with the executive function of children's' brains.
October 9, 2012
Are We Headed For an Oligarchy?
Oligarchy, wrote Plato in the Republic, is government by “greedy men” who love money so much that “they are reluctant to pay taxes” for the common good.
October 1, 2012
I Don't Care if You're Purple!
At the worst of times, parents insist that their son or daughter consult a so-called "reparative therapist." As of this weekend, a new California law will prevent the depression and suicide that often follow this type of therapy.
September 22, 2012
Why French Kids Don’t Have ADHD—Part 2
Recently, I discovered another interesting fact that might throw even more light on why French children have not been plagued by the ADHD epidemic.
September 13, 2012
What's the Matter With Girls These Days?
Losing their earlier resiliency and optimism, our girls crash and burn. Self doubt and anxiety gnaw at their souls and spirits.
September 4, 2012
From ADHD Kid to Olympic Gold Medalist
When Michael Phelps was in the sixth grade, he was fidgety and had trouble paying attention in the classroom. His pediatrician diagnosed him with ADHD and prescribed Ritalin.
August 20, 2012
How to Find a Family Therapist
Just as you would take time to become an informed consumer before buying a new car or a new computer, you need to put some time and effort into choosing the right therapist for your family.
August 8, 2012
Are You Really Ready for Couples Therapy?
Gordon confessed that he was emotionally involved with his secretary.
