Q: My 10 Year Old Daughter is slightly overweight. I’ve recently noticed that she hides how much she is eating. Should I be concerned that she is developing an eating disorder? A: The development of eating disorders in pre-pubescent girls is a common phenomenon today. A child who is slightly […]
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Q: How can we motivate ourselves more effectively through reinforcement? A: Everyone knows that reinforcement works. If a person’s action is followed by positive reinforcement, then that action is more likely to be repeated. Getting an “A” on a paper after working hard on it, promising to reward a child’s […]
Child Eating Disorders Q: I am concerned about my daughter. She constantly talks about her weight. I caught her vomiting after dinner the other night. She says she won’t do this again. Should I believe her? A: Your daughter may or may not be experiencing an eating disorder but she […]
Asperger’s Syndrome Q: What is Asperger’s Syndrome? A: Asperger’s Syndrome is a Developmental Disorder that is first noticeable in early childhood. It is difficult to diagnose and there is no cure. However, when the diagnosis is made early, before age 2, there are effective treatments and training programs that are helpful. […]
Q: What is Agoraphobia? A:The word “agoraphobia” comes from the Greek words, “agora” and” “phobia”. The Agora, in ancient greek times was the town’s market,a shopping area or meeting place where social and commercial life took place. Today, the closest thing we have to this is the shopping mall or […]
Struggles with Bulimia Q: I currently have bulimia and have had it for 7 years or so, it’s a constant battle, I hate having it, I just can’t seem to get rid of it because I am so obsessed with perfection and being thin and beautiful. I live with this girl […]