Families with one or more autistic children often struggle with consistency. Parents tend to fight over the importance of following through with structure, particularly when frustrations are high and … [Read more...]
Strengths-Based Parenting: Finding the Right Balance
There have been debates in past years regarding when and how much children should be praised. While schools are constantly ranking students, they have simultaneously adopted the notion that … [Read more...]
Is it OK for my 13 Year Old to Watch Kid Shows?
Question: My daughter is a 13 year old, fairly high functioning kid with autism. She frequently watches TV shows that are well below her age, for ex, Telletubbies and Barney. We encourage her to … [Read more...]
Pearlman Talks About Walter Payton and Sportswriting
Last Tuesday, author Jeff Pearlman’s fifth book hit the bookstores and the online world. His new book is entitled “Sweetness – The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton.” The book by the Mahopac native has … [Read more...]
Q & A with Jeff Pearlman
This week I had the opportunity to interview author Jeff Pearlman about his writing career and his newly released book, "Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton." Pearlman, who grew up in … [Read more...]
Making Mornings Run Smoothly
Mornings are typically a challenging time of day for families. Parents have the chore of getting their own frantic lives in order as they get their children out of bed, fed, dressed, and out the door … [Read more...]
Spending Time with Each Child
Whether you are a parent struggling to attend to each child equally or an adult reminiscing about vying for your parents’ attention, most people can relate to the challenges of being in a family with … [Read more...]
Stepinac Winning Streak Continues
This past Saturday the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders took to the gridiron to open the 2011 season and beat the Middletown High School Middies 41-20 picking up their 13th straight victory. The … [Read more...]
Repairing a Fragile Father-Daughter Relationship
Question: I am married and have an 8-year-old daughter. I am able to spend more time with my daughter than my husband, even though we both work full time. I am very close with my daughter and am … [Read more...]
Facebook and Families: Should Parents be ‘Friends’ With Their Children?
Question: My daughters are embarrassed to see my presence on Facebook. But, it has become my single, most, effective way of communicating with friends, family and business peers... How do I convince … [Read more...]