Archive for the ‘Temper Tantrums’ Category
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by: James Lehman, MSW
A consequence is something that follows naturally from a person’s action, inaction or poor decision. It differs from a punishment in that a punishment is retribution. Punishment is “getting back” at someone, to hurt them back for a hurt they ...
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It was one of those dull, gray Monday mornings earlier this week when I was sitting in my doctor’s office being administered a medication via IV for several hours. Unfortunately, I had neglected to find a good book to accompany me on this ...
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"How many times have I told you to do such-and-such?"
It's the familiar prelude to a power struggle between parent and child.
One of the most common complaints heard from parents is that their children don't listen to ...
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I will never forget the man whom I met at my in-law's home last year. Standing at six-feet tall, with broad shoulders, and a hardened military expression of seriousness on his face, he appeared intimidating- even to me. Then I heard that he ...
