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Parents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and stickers don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios, including many of the...
Parents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and stickers don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios, including many of the...
How can seniors avoid becoming socially isolated and reap the benefits of remaining engaged?
By Nancy Kislin, LCSW It’s no surprise that children are being traumatized by the fear of being shot to death in school. Monthly lockdown drills, active shooter drills and evacuation drills are causing anxiety and depression in children. The sad reality is that...
Muchas parejas con hijos que deciden separarse piensan que con el divorcio termina para siempre la relación entre ambos, pero están equivocados, porque les quedara una tarea que durara mientras sus hijos llegan a la mayoría de edad. Es lo que se conoce como “Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal” (ARP) o “parenting agreement”, en ingles.
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Introduction Emotional upheaval comes with the territory when single parents or same sex partners separate or parents divorce. Implementing responsible parenting guidelines under all circumstances can help to minimize the depth...
Success in school extends beyond the classroom. So the school social worker looks at the big picture, understands the obstacles, and assists students with many aspects of their lives.
By LeslieBeth Wish, EdD, MSS Introduction Observe First — Rather Than Act Confide in a Colleague as a Last Resort Confront the Difficult Person as Another Last Resort Make the Colleague or Boss Look Good by Being Indispensible Don't Personalize — Maybe ...
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Give Back Stay Connected Cry and Yell Get Inspired Get Help Introduction Grieving is one of life's most unpleasant events. Like falling in love, experiencing grief can make you feel as though you are...
By Maria Baratta, MA, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, BCD Introduction Diets Fail Guidelines for Lifetime Weight Management Eating Out of Habit Your Food Habit Overhaul Introduction Anyone age 50 and over probably remembers where they were and what they were doing on...