Along with the sun and fun of summer comes summer employment. For many teens, this will be their first experience with going to work, getting a paycheck, getting along with co-workers. This type of experience is an invaluable experience and has the ability to foster independence, raise self-esteem and prepare your teen for the future.
Whether... Read more
Summer is almost here. If your children are anything like mine, they are counting down the days. Each day, as I pick them up from school, I hear how many days left, a litany of complaints that they still have to work so hard and still have homework. The nice weather, the promise of months without having to wake up early and do homework each... Read more
Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic-depressive illness) is a mood disorder which causes "unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks" according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. [1] Children with bipolar disorder may have executive functioning deficits and have educational... Read more
Children with learning disabilities are more prone to chronic depression, according to the Learning Disabilities Association of America. [1] Some of the causes of depression can be attributed to:
A high level of emotional stress
Repeated failures in school
Inability to make and keep friends
Difficulty with family... Read more
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My name is Quinn C. Bradlee and I have been diagnosed with dyslexia , ADD/ADHD, and VCFS. VCFS stands for Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome. It can be...
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