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Faith • Family • Health

Jan 5, 2018

Why Oh Why?

It is one of the most common questions in the English language. In my office, it is often loaded with more emotion than any other. Why? Why does my child […]

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Faith • Mental Health

Jan 4, 2018

Spirituality Undercover

It happened again. It was a typical afternoon in my life as a pediatric psychologist. I was working with a boy who I have seen for a number of years. […]

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Mental Health

Jan 4, 2018

Phobic Reality: Fear Beyond Reason

“Do not be afraid.” For millions of people, this simple statement is much easier said than done. Their lives are dominated by a fear of encountering a specific object, circumstance, […]

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Health • Mental Health

Dec 25, 2017

Pain Management in Modern Times: Does This Sound Familiar?

A little ways back, a close family member of mine saw an orthopedist for chronic hip/knee issues. He described it as a positive experience. He was very pleased with the […]

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Health • Parenting

Dec 22, 2017

Risperdal for a 2-year-old? Turning the Tide, One Interaction at a Time

I see him out of the corner of my eye. This time he is carrying cups full of water, ones that he has been filling in the bathroom while he was […]

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Exercise • Mental Health • Technology

Dec 21, 2017

How Following the Trail of “Cutting Edge” and “Convenient” Can Distort Reality

In the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) set out to provide the most extensive review ever conducted of the effectiveness of ADHD medications in children. It […]