Thursday, August 30, 2012

Ritalin for all: the fallacy of simple answers

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I've been thinking about the phrase, "the fallacy of simple answers," in preparation for writing about a new book I was aske...
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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Weathering the storm of a meltdown leads to great rewards

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Whether your child is 3, 10 or 16, a meltdown can be among the most stressful parenting moments. Much has been written about this subject; s...
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

A perfect community moment: holding a mother so she can hold her baby

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I am a devoted fan of Zumba , specifically as it is taught by my wonderful teacher, who has a dedicated following. She has been out for the...
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Addressing the question: Is something wrong with my child?

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In the setting of my behavioral pediatrics practice , this can be a loaded question. One would assume that parents are hoping very much for ...
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Sibling conflict: untangling the complexities

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A number of years ago I was asked to see six-year old Sam for a second opinion after a local "ADHD expert" had diagnosed that diso...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Pediatrics and Psychoanalysis: An Essential Partnership

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D.W Winnicott , pediatrician turned psychoanalyst, has been among the most important influences on my work. Unlike him, however, I have been...
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

A necessary mourning

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I heard the phrase, "I don't want to live in the past" three times last week. The first was from Dr.Ruth Westheimer , famous...
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