Just a few weeks ago, a teen client arrived to my office stoned. I didn’t recognize it right away, but her droopy eyelids and clumsy small talk gave her away. She was surprised when I dropped the question: “Are you high?” But to her credit, she answered honestly. That’s where the real work happens. … [Read more...] about 10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Marijuana: a Psychologist’s Perspective
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How to Support Siblings of ADHD Children: 5 Tips Every Parent Should Know
Last week at dinner, I asked my family for blogging suggestions. I needed a push. A shove really. I’d started a few blogs over the holidays, but nothing felt right. I didn’t want to waste my time writing about a saturated ADHD topic, either. Normally, my 17-year-old daughter listens while my … [Read more...] about How to Support Siblings of ADHD Children: 5 Tips Every Parent Should Know
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
Did you know that one of the suspected reasons for the increase in ADHD is exposure to toxins? In my last blog entitled, Is ADHD Truly on the Rise?, I share the suspected reasons for the rise in ADHD, such as early exposure to environmental toxins. I wish I’d known these things when my son … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
Is ADHD Truly on the Rise? If Yes, Why?
I get asked these two questions all the time. I understand. As parents, we need to make sure we’re getting accurate information, particularly when it impacts the decisions we make about our children. The answer to the first question is a resounding yes. In the late 1990’s, about 3-6 percent … [Read more...] about Is ADHD Truly on the Rise? If Yes, Why?
