Written by Dr. Carosso The standard line: Okay, as a professional you know that I am supposed to tell you that corporal punishment (spanking) is a no-no and you shouldn’t do it. I’m supposed to tell you that it’s ineffective and simply does not work. Well, I’m not going to tell you that; or at […]
Written by Dr. Carosso Lets set the scene: You get into an argument with your spouse. You know your point is valid but you’re having trouble getting your mate to acknowledge your view; instead, he just wants to “move on” and “forget about it.” So, he tries to change the subject and you’re left feeling unheard […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso I am often asked, “does my child have dyslexia.” A follow-up question usually pertains to what exactly is “dyslexia” and what can a parent do to help. Here’s what you need to know: ‘Dyslexia’ vs a ‘Learning Disability’ Dyslexia (disorder of reading) and Dysgraphia (disorder of writing) are two conditions […]
Written by Dr. Carosso Every so often we get a review of research that tries to shed some light. Three government funded studies, published in Pediatrics, is the latest in that regard. Lets take a look: Three targets The researchers looked at meds, behavioral interventions and, for some reason, Secretin (it’s long been recognized that […]
Written by Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein MD Bullying at school has become a major source of anxiety and trauma for many children in school. Going to school on the bus, eating in the lunchroom, or simply walking school hallways has become a time of pain and suffering for too many of our children. In severe […]
Written by Dr. Carosso I was perusing a recent Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and came across a research article that caught my attention. I think it will catch your attention too. The research: In the article, researchers found that when people were provoked by somebody, they were less angry and much quicker to calm […]
Written by: Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein MD One of the things that really bothered me when my son was a high school teenager involved his receiving a party invitation to a schoolmate’s home, which announced that alcohol would be served to the teens by the parents who planned on being home. Having seen more than […]
Written by Dr. Carosso Okay, here it goes; whether your child is a typical kiddo or struggles with attention, learning, social, or developmental issues, these strategies will help any child perform at his or her best. These strategies are well-founded in research and over 20 years experience in clinical and educational practice. Let’s get […]
Written by Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein MD Children who have difficulty in going to bed or staying asleep cause major problems for many families. A child’s inability to sleep causes them to suffer with daytime sleepiness, irritability, and poor school performance, and also causes parents to endure days of tiredness, irritability, and lack of concentration. In most cases, emotional stress […]
Written by Dr. Carosso In the autism community, parents must sift through a host of confusing, murky, and contradictory words, terms, and concepts. It’s no wonder there is frustration and misunderstanding. Hopefully this post will help to clear the waters a bit. In a prior posting (autism: facts and fallacies), I discussed that “autism” is […]
