The Perils of Autopilot
A couple of weeks back, a pilot of a commercial airliner, while in flight, experienced cardiac arrest and died. With the assistance […]
Attitude is Altitude: Nick Vujicic
Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around someone, no hands to experience touch, or to hold another hand with. […]
ADHD vs ADD
In summary, it is no sin to use the terms interchangeably, though for a greater defining of an apparent hyperactive component, you may do well to describe the person as having ADHD. All ADD and ADHD persons have difficulty regulating their attention, but not all have a visible hyperactivity component.
Panic Stricken
It all began when I was 9 years old and I choked on a piece of meat. Fortunately, my Dad, sprang into […]
Special Needs Parents
As the parent of a child with special needs, I soon discovered that my child was not the only one with the special needs. Looking after my own well-being has required time and careful planning to ensure my strength and stamina would endure through times of turbulence…
Finding a Children’s Psychologist
A good child psychologist will validate symptoms of ADD/ADHD if they are present, and then help give you strategies to set helpful boundaries and disciplines for your child. Discipline is important, so don’t discard their help for you as a parent.