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Dr. Noel Swanson's Articles

  • THE SEVEN AGES OF PARENTHOOD
    Stage 1: The Desire and the Longing
  • Parenting Advice: Childhood Lies
    Unfortunately, even though adults hate lying, they often set up their children to do just that. Here's a look at how:
  • Parenting Advice: Night Terrors in Childhood
    Q. "My seven year old boy sometimes awakens screaming in the middle of the night. When we go into his room he is sitting straight up in bed, staring straight ahead. We try to calm him down but he isn't even aware that we are in his room. After a few minutes, he goes back to sleep. If we awaken him, he doesn't even know why we're there, as he remembers nothing about his dream."
  • How to get to Children to Sleep
    In order for us to get restful sleep, we need to be relaxed. In order to relax, a number of things have to happen. First of all, we need to feel safe and secure. Obviously, if there is tension in the house - abuse, parents rowing, problems with finances or neighbours, or else problems at school or with friends, it will be much harder to relax and fall asleep.
  • How to Teach Children Right From Wrong
    A typical issue that parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. Let's say you are a parent of a five year old child that has just started school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has become inappropriate at home as it includes talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other children at her school.
  • Ways to Help Children Distinguish Between Right and Wrong
    A typical issue that parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. Let's say you are a parent of a five year old child that has just started school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has become inappropriate at home as it includes talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other children at her school.
  • What is ADHD and How do You Manage it?
    Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) show the following symptoms:

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