Life as a Card Game

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Any serious writer has turned to metaphor when trying to convey an important thought.    It is a way of getting the reader to really “see” what the author is saying.  Of all the topics to have been put through the metaphor spectroscope, LIFE must certainly be somewhere on the top.  The Bible itself often compares life to a “fleeting … Read More

When your Child says, “I HATE YOU!”

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  There are few statements from a child that can grip a parent’s heart more than this one- “I hate you!”  Very seldom is there an immediate, helpful response.  The reason is obvious.  Parents want to think that they are doing well by their children.  Besides instilling good traits, parents today usually also provide their children with after school activities … Read More

The Dreaded Word

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It’s one hour before dismissal and Ms. R, the 5th grade science teacher, is fantasizing about a nice warm bath.  All she wants right now is for her students to listen without interrupting. She needs to finish this segment so that she will be in sync with the principal’s schedule. Back in homes and offices throughout the city parents are … Read More

The Dream Child

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  Bella, a savvy 13 year old, was having a great deal of difficulty with her parents.  Her parents were having a great deal of difficulty with her.  Bella had some learning difficulties which were frustrating to her because she was so naturally bright.  Her private tutor, a practiced learning specialist who had a way with teens, reported that Bella … Read More

Ritalin and Loss of Appetite

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Q: My first grader just started taking Ritalin.  He has absolutely no appetite at school.  It bothers him so much          that he fights me every morning and refuses to take the meds.  Any advice? A:  You are describing a pretty common side effect of Ritalin.  Loss of appetite can be difficult for some children to handle.  That … Read More

Ask a Therapist: Ritalin

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Q:    I hear that Ritalin is not used in the US anymore because of its awful side effects. I live in Israel and Ritalin is my only option but my child is depressed from the Ritalin. What can I do? A:    First, I would like to correct your assumption.  Ritalin is very much prescribed and used in the US. It … Read More

It’s not Always ADD/ADHD

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              Ever since ADD/ADHD has become such a buzzword, it has stirred up a great deal of controversy and become a continuously researched condition.  We now have a much better idea of what ADD is, how it relates to  poor functioning of the prefrontal cortex and what behaviors it elicits.  The problem is, most … Read More