Kids

It wasn’t me Daddy! You must have heard your 5-year old say that you at some point or other, when you knew it was in fact he who did it. How do you deal with your kid, knowing he is lying to you? When your child lies to you, remember he is not doing it on purpose. The reasons why kids lie are: Short-Term Memory: Children in the age group of five have short-term memory. … [Read more...] about Why Do Kids Lie

So, how do you treat a lie your kid just told you? Try to understand how serious the offence is, and deal with it accordingly. Accusations don’t help. Mold your comments to elicit confession. Show sympathy. Assure your kid that you understand his point of view when he lies to you, but also clarify the reason to him. Your kid will take a cue from your comments and will … [Read more...] about How to Treat Lying Behavior in Kids

It may sound odd, but you need to remain calm when you discover your kid is lying to you. As a responsible Dad, you do not want to encourage this behavior, but know that your kid has a sense of right and wrong. Would he lie to you if he did not feel that he had done wrong? Take it in your stride and move on. Take comfort in the fact that your child can discriminate … [Read more...] about Dealing with Lying Kids

Your child's doctor, health providers, family members, clergy, and friends may refer you to a trusted therapist. You may contact the American Psychological Association at (800) 964-2000, who can also direct you to the state or local referral agency. For members of health maintenance organizations, the plan will refer them to two or three providers.Here is a set of questions you … [Read more...] about How to Find a Good Therapist

When it comes to children, the role of antidepressants has been much debated. With incidents of suicide attempts (unsuccessful and successful) in kids taking these antidepressants has generated much concern. While some specialists stand by the argument that therapy alone does not help, it might be useful to be aware of the guidelines FDA has set for administering … [Read more...] about Antidepressants