Give yourself time and space to do the following exercise. It is an opportunity to do something that despite its importance, most people never put aside the time to do. The exercise is designed to help you clarify your big picture thinking; your wishes, hopes, and dreams regarding the family you wish to create for… Read more »
Do teenagers and adults with ADHD evidence impaired driving performance as compared to their non-ADHD peer group? Teenage and Adult ADHD is characterized by problems with impulse control, difficulties sustaining attention for prolonged periods of time, and problems with long term planning. In order to safely operate a motor vehicle, the driver has to be… Read more »
By Dr. Jonah Schrag One of the most difficult tasks facing parents in the early stages of the divorce process is developing a consistent and coherent parental narrative that serves to explain to their children the reasons for the breakup of the marriage. “Why are you getting divorced?” is a question that leaves many parents… Read more »
By Dr. Jonah Schrag Below is a quick and playful module for how to enforce a rule about not carrying an IPOD to the dinner table, to a house of worship, to a sibling’s graduation etc. 1. Acknowledge the Problem and Empathize with your Child: e.g “I know. I see your point. I agree. It… Read more »
Tweens and teens sometimes feel resistant to taking psychiatric medication even when they feel deeply unhappy or even when they have already experienced a positive result from the medicine. They may see medication as threatening their autonomy (i.e., the medicine is controlling them or their behavior). Credit your child not the medication: Explain to your… Read more »
When preparing for an examination, which of the following do you believe is the most effective way to study? a) Read the chapter in the text book and then answer the questions in the back of the chapter b) Answer the chapter questions prior to studying the chapter c) Read the text book without attending… Read more »