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Usually a parent suspects their child has difficulty with self-esteem and confidence even before it is brought to their attention by a...

In the past several years there has been some discussion among parenting experts and researchers regarding the value of parents praising...

According to the Chicago Tribune, in 2011, the Illinois Department of Public Health received 560 hospital complaints for inadequate...

If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone.  Try a few of these simple techniques to make life’s challenges a bit more manageable....

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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France A pet is certainly a great friend that...

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“Half my life is an act of revision.” – John Irving The word revise is an interesting term, not in the sense that it has many definitions...

“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama The month of May is Better Sleep Awareness month, which focuses on educating people about...

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Written by Angela Lacalamita, M.A, LCPC Anger is an emotion we feel like sadness, fear, joy and happiness. It is a feeling that is...

Written by Laura Hinkes Piuca, MSW, LCSW In the aftermath of the shootings at Sandy Hook School, parents may be concerned about what they...

What Is Asperger’s Syndrome?. #AspergersSyndrome

Written by: Angela Lacalamita, MA, LCPC School anxiety, refusal and avoidance are increasingly becoming a problem with...

Written by Angela Lacalamita, MA, LCPC Over the years, there has been intense debate over whether one’s sexual orientation is chosen or...

Written by: Laura Piuca- Hinkes, MSW, LCSW Most parents expect that their ADHD child will have academic difficulties due to their...

What Is A Phobia? What Causes Phobia?. #Anxiety #Phobia

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Written by Laura Piuca Hinkes, LCSW Everybody worries from time to time. However, when it begins to consume you, lead to avoidance,...