Posts By Cary and Tonja Rector
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1.1KChild DevelopmentSomebody to Talk to: Parents can successfully explain therapy to a child
Explaining to your child why you want her to talk with a therapist can be worrisome for parents. What to say? Will...
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722ParentingParenting After a Divorce: Ex-spouses can ease the way for kids
Divorce is stressful for both parents and children. In large part the stress for parents is wondering how their child will cope...
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603EducationPrepping for College: Students with learning disabilities should practice independence
High school seniors have a lot to think about, including college visits, applications, financial aid forms and, of course, graduation. For parents...
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3.1KKidsDefusing the Explosive Child: Strategies for handling a kid who can’t handle frustration
An inflexible, easily frustrated and explosive child makes life very difficult for both the child and those around him. It has a...
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719KidsLife Changes: Finding out about a child’s disability can be a blow
When parents learn their child has a disability, life changes. Parents report a variety of emotions, including profound sadness, anxiety and uncertainty....
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762KidsThe Evolution of a Stepfamily: Certain stages mark a family’s growing closeness
Stepfamilies are a common family structure yet information about what is typical and expected at different stages can be difficult to find....
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1.5KChild DevelopmentOCD Logic: A child’s rituals have an explanation
Have you ever encountered a child with obsessive compulsive disorder? Bobby (a fictional character) is typical. His day is governed by rituals....
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763Child DevelopmentFree Time: Overscheduling kids stifles their development
Children need to play—for social, physical and emotional development, and for mental health. As a matter of fact, play is so important...
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581Child DevelopmentWanting to Learn: Encourage children to pursue their passions
A number of years ago we had the opportunity to visit an alternative school that individualized curriculum to meet specific interests of...
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594BabiesBecoming a Dad: First-time fathers have their own concerns
Becoming a parent for the first time is amazing. Most parents will tell you it was a pivotal moment, changing them in...
