ADHD or Mind Clutter?
by Michael Corsilles~Ever feel like you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), where it’s difficult to organize and finish tasks? Have you noticed it’s getting harder to multitask? Are...
View ArticleAfter Santa Barbara -Tragic Outcomes of Isolation
by Jackie Pantaliano~Just two days after the tragic news about the Santa Barbara killer, his reported Asperger diagnosis, and the social rejection he shared as the reason for the rampage, I was...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity: The Hard Truth About What’s Making Our Kids Sick
by Dr. Angela Clack~Childhood obesity is becoming a major problem in the US. Growing up as an overweight teen I know first -hand the impact of being teased and struggling with the emotional issues of...
View ArticleHow To Get Our Sleep Back
by Michael Corsilles~Sometimes I tell myself, “If I didn’t have to sleep, I’d be way more productive!” I’m sure I’m not alone with this thought. Here’s the thing: most of us really know in the back of...
View ArticleLegalizing Marijuana, How Do Parents Adapt?
by Natasha Horsley~Parents of teens wonder, worry, are sometimes in denial, and sometimes even obsess about whether or not we are making the best parenting decisions about drugs and alcohol. We hear...
View ArticleCoping Post Transplant Surgery
My patient, 15 year old Alex had been waiting for his second liver transplant surgery for 14 months. Away from their home, family and routines, Alex and his single mother Michelle patiently waited at...
View ArticleChild Therapy Fixes Behavior in One Visit
Solution before a diagnosis Child therapy is not always at the forefront of parent’s minds. Recently, parents of young Jack, age nine and a half came in to talk to me about their child’s increased...
View ArticleHow Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
After a long summer break, kids sleep schedule tends to slide. Now that school is right around the corner, I’d like to talk about the importance of regular sleep. However, in general, kids (and...
View Article5 Facts About Children with Mental Illness
I’ll never forget that last phone call from the school principal. In the background, I could hear Michael roaring that he wanted to die, and my stomach knotted in fear, even though I knew that his...
View ArticleShould You Tell Your Child About Her Diagnosis?
A 4 Step Plan If your child had a virus, or asthma, or diabetes, you wouldn’t keep it from her. If she was in a wheelchair, you wouldn’t be asking this question. However, if she has Autism or ADHD or...
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