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ADHD linked to High Fat Diet? | Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert | University of Illinois

Mar 05, 2013 No Comments by

Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert Jim West, MA, LMHC interviewed by Fox 35 | ADHD linked to High Fat Diet? | University of Illinois Food for Thought:  Another study linking proving that how we eat effects how we think!  There was a recent study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology Journal February 2013 indicating a possible link to high fat [...]

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9 Parent tips to talk to your kids after a school shooting | Newton Connecticut | Child Expert Jim West

Dec 14, 2012 No Comments by

While the details are unraveling about the school shooting in Newton, Connecticut parents around the country are wondering what to say to their kids to make them feel safe at school.  So what can parents say to their kids to make them feel safe? 9 Parent Tips to Talk to your Kids after a School [...]

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The Dad Effect on Teen Self Esteem | Penn State Study | Jim West

Aug 30, 2012 No Comments

“I don’t understand why my daughter is so depressed? “Why is my son hanging out with negative influences?” “Why does my daughter date idiots?” “Why does my son have such low self esteem?” If you hear yourself or other parents asking these questions it might be the “dad effect!” Article Author & Adolescent Expert Jim [...]

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Get Ready For Summer Social Skills Camps!

Jun 14, 2012 No Comments

Get Ready For Summer Social Skills Camps Orlando Florida FL Summertime is the perfect time to help your child improve his or her social skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.  Does your child try too hard to make friends laugh, even at his own expense? Do you find your daughter isolated or withdrawing [...]

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Why is your child Angry? | 4 Tips to Understanding Your Child’s Emotions.

May 15, 2012 No Comments

Why is your child angry? What is your child feeling? When you were a child did you wish your parents allowed you to express your emotions?  How many times did you hear, “Boys don’t cry” or “If you keep crying I’ll give you something to cry about”?  Or maybe it was more subtle and was, [...]

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The Lucky One | 3 Tips to Rekindle Your Relationship

May 14, 2012 No Comments

Nicholas Sparks is no stranger to heart-wrenching passion and the kind of love that only star-crossed lovers share. Teary eyed audiences have come to expect this from his novels and their film adaptions, but do the rose colored glasses come off once the credits end? Dissatisfaction with romantic partners is a common occurrence. We are [...]

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