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4 Reasons Babies Bully & What to Do | Bully Counselor Expert

"You're stupid!" as a young child in day care cowers in the corner. "Nobody likes you!" followed by kicking and hitting by an older child trying to show he is tough and in control!  Sound strange or unreal for [...]

By |2021-03-08T21:56:17+00:00April 15th, 2018|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Bullying, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Defiance, Divorce, Family, Jim West, Marriage, Media, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Teens|

5 Reasons why Hazing Still Happens & How to Stop Hazing | Robert Champion & Bria Shante Hunter

Hazing: Bringing Unity Through Degradation and Violence? Bria Shante Hunter was beaten three weeks before Robert Champion died and Robert Champion told Bria not to give in to the hazing.  Bria, however, felt she had to put herself through [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:21:56+00:00March 14th, 2018|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Jim West, Orlando, Products, Sports Psychology, Stressless, Teens, Updates|

Parents Solutions for Oppositional Defiant Students | Teen Counselor

"If you say that one more time I am going to slap you" and as this mother was telling me the story, I immediately knew the outcome as she recalls the story over the weekend in a restaurant. Whenever [...]

By |2021-03-08T22:14:02+00:00March 13th, 2018|ADHD, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Defiance, Mentally Disabled, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Teens|

Fox 35 Interviews ADHD Student: NPR Study shows ADHD Linked to Diet

Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert Jim West interviewed by Fox 35 News Great Dietary ideas for Students to improve Test Anxiety, Short Term Memory, Mood Control and Energy! Diet is also effective for ADHD or ADD, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, and [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:23:10+00:00February 20th, 2018|ADHD, Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, Jim West, Media, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Social Skills, Stressless, Teens, Treatment Alternatives|

5 Behaviors from Video Games and Gaming Addiction New Diagnosis | Fox 35 Expert Counselor

Orlando Video Gaming Electronics Counselor Expert Interviewed by Fox 35 to Discuss Ways to Help! 5 Behaviors from Video Games and Gaming Addiction "It is just a game!”  Is this a common [...]

By |2021-03-08T22:25:26+00:00January 3rd, 2018|Addictions, Adults, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Bullying, Children, Cyber Bullying, Family, Gaming, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Stressless, Teens, Updates|

Boundaries in Parenting | The Importance of “No” | Fox 35 Jada Jackson Family Counselor

"No" is Not Always a Bad Thing Children grow up needing love and understanding as well as rules and boundaries. Being told ‘no’ at the right moments can be just as important to a child as being told “I [...]

By |2024-02-07T00:12:22+00:00January 2nd, 2018|Anger, Blog, Children, Dallas Texas Counseling, Defiance, Family, Jada Jackson, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Products, Stressless|

ADHD Therapist | Three Most Hated Non-Medical ADHD Tips

Orlando Therapist ADHD Expert Gives Three Most Hated Non-Medical ADHD Tips While prescription medication has it's place, there are research studies which show children who have been placed on ADHD medication while young are substantially more likely to use and [...]

By |2021-03-09T18:15:16+00:00April 12th, 2017|ADHD, Adults, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Children, Family, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Teens, Treatment Alternatives, Updates|

8 Anti-Bullying Prevention Tips | Villages Charter Middle School Shooting Near Miss | near Orlando Florida

Two teenagers ages 13 & 14 were arrested when Sumter County Florida Sheriff Deputies executed search warrants both homes and found weapons.  They were charged for conspiracy to commit murder.  Teen friends were told not to go to school that day [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:27:16+00:00January 27th, 2017|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Cyber Bullying, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Horse Camps, Jim West, Media, Orlando, Parenting, Social Skills, Stressless, Summer Camps, Teens|

Parents Going from “Idol to Idiot!” – Middle School Transition Tips | Teen Counselor Therapist

Going from "Idol to Idiot" in the eyes of their Middle Schooler! It is this battlefield of questions that we leave our children to face their own fears, tackle their own obstacles and to become their own person; and all [...]

By |2021-03-09T18:17:37+00:00January 13th, 2017|Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Bullying, Children, Dating, Defiance, Family, Jim West, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Teens, Updates|

Dallas Family Counselor | To Spank or Not to Spank | 9 Effective Discipline Tips for Parents

To Spank or Not to Spank? That is the question. "Spare the rod and spoil the child" is a saying that has governed the idea of parenting for many years. A study conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:46:56+00:00September 9th, 2016|Anger, Blog, Children, Dallas Texas Counseling, Defiance, Family, Jada Jackson, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Stressless, Updates|

5 Character Lessons Kids and Teens Can Learn from the 2016 Rio Olympians

5 Character Lessons Kids & Teens Can Learn from the 2016 Rio Olympians It has been thrilling watching the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics these past 2 weeks.  It has been full of stories of dedication, redemption, comebacks, and unbelievable achievements [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:28:23+00:00August 22nd, 2016|ADHD, Adults, Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Children, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Family, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Self Esteem, Social Skills, Sports Psychology, Updates|

Lake Mary Florida Child Therapist and Teen Counselor on 5 Back to School Tips for Being Cool | Lyris Steuber, MS, LMFT

Summer is done and back to school is almost here. For parents it might feel like a sigh of relief and for kids a sigh of resignation. Whether your child is a new or a returning student this year all [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:28:23+00:00August 12th, 2016|Blog, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Family, Horse Camps, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Self Esteem, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Summer Camps, Updates|

Is Your Toddler a Bully? | Preschool Bullies | 7 Tips for Parents | Dallas Counselor

Is Your Toddler a Bully? | Preschool Bullies Channel 13 | 7 Tips for Parents Could your toddler be a bully-in-training? Television shows like Toddlers & Tiaras show preschool aged girls hitting and bullying each other and their parents. Behavior [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:46:56+00:00August 3rd, 2016|Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Cyber Bullying, Dallas Texas Counseling, Defiance, Family, Jada Jackson, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Parenting, Social Skills, Stressless|

Christina Grimmie & Omar Mateen | 3 Lessons the Orlando Shootings Teach Us About the Human Spirit | Orlando Grief Counselor

This weekend our Orlando community was rocked by a series of fatal shootings.  First, Voice alumni and YouTube sensation Christina Grimmie was gunned down by a deranged fan Friday night while she signed autographs for fans.  She had just [...]

By |2024-02-06T04:01:50+00:00June 13th, 2016|Adults, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Depression, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Resolve Conflict|

5 Ways to Teach Your Child Summertime Social Skills | Lake Mary Child Therapist Counselor

5 Ways to Teach Your Child Summertime Social Skills Summer is fast approaching and I’m sure your kids are ready to be done with school.  If you are a working parent, you are probably in the middle of researching summer [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:29:15+00:00May 13th, 2016|ADHD, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Aspergers, Autism, Blog, Bullying in the School, Day Camps, Depression, Lyris Steuber, Orlando, Parenting, Self Esteem, Social Skills, Summer Camps, Updates|

Texan Teen Suspended For Helping Classmate Having Asthma Attack: 3 Reasons to Break the Rules Even in the Face of Consequences

Texan Teen Suspended For Helping Classmate Having Asthma Attack: 3 Reasons to Break the Rules Even in the Face of Consequences This week Texas teen, 15 year old Anthony Ruelas, who attends Gateway Middle School in Killeen Texas, was suspended [...]

By |2018-04-30T16:43:30+00:00January 23rd, 2016|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Lyris Steuber, Parenting, Teens, Updates|

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 4 Life Lessons for Kids and Teens (SPOILERS ALERT)! | Lake Mary Child Counselor

Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted at the box office this past weekend with a domestic opening total of $247 million, $610 million worldwide. It is poised to continue to shatter box office records this Christmas season. After high anticipation [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:33:40+00:00December 23rd, 2015|Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Lyris Steuber, Media, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Self Esteem, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Teens, Updates|

3 Ways to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Not Hurt Them | Orlando Judge Jails Domestic Violence Victim |Lake Mary Counselor

3 Ways to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Not Hurt Them | Judge Jails Domestic Violence Victim | Lake Mary DV Counselor On July 30th Seminole County Judge, Jerri Collins, berated a domestic violence victim for failing to appear at [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:33:40+00:00October 14th, 2015|Adults, Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Depression, Divorce, Lyris Steuber, Marriage, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Resolve Conflict|

Baltimore Super Mom | 5 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Affect Social Change | Lake Mary Counselor

The events of the Baltimore Super Mom Viral Youtube Video has inspired Lake Mary Counselor to give 5 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Affect Social Change. By now you have see the video that went viral Monday of Toya Graham, a [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:33:40+00:00April 30th, 2015|Adults, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Defiance, Family, Lyris Steuber, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Teens, Updates|

Sayreville War Memorial High School Hazing Cancels Football Season | Orlando Counselor Jada Fox 35

What is hazing? “The imposition of strenuous, often humiliating, tasks as part of a program of rigorous physical training and initiation.” Or, “Humiliating and sometimes dangerous initiation rituals, especially as imposed on college students seeking membership to a fraternity or [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:46:37+00:00October 9th, 2014|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Dallas Texas Counseling, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Products, Stressless, Teens|

8 Characteristics of Teen & Serial Arsonists | Suspected Orlando Serial Arsonists Arrested | Steven Angle | Orlando Winter Park Counselor

Two persons of interest were arrested for suspected link to 30 arson incidents in the Orlando area.  Since June 2014 there has been: Eleven residential arson incidents in Sanford Twelve in the Orlando area Three in the Daytona area. CFN 13 [...]

By |2024-04-09T21:35:11+00:00August 21st, 2014|Adults, Alcohol, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Dana West, Defiance, Drug, Family, Featured Article, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Teens|

Counselor | 4 Tips to Reduce Social Bullying | Whitney Kropp | Lindsay Lohan | Mean Girls

The behavior we are referring to in this incident, is social bullying. Social bullying is a form of bullying that involves teasing someone because of their appearance, spreading lies or rumors, ignoring or even rejecting someone. Social bullying is [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:38:46+00:00October 24th, 2012|Adults, Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Cyber Bullying, Family, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Stressless, Teens|

Scrabble Tournament Cheating | Why Children Cheat |Family Therapist | 4 Tips for Parents

Scrabble Tournament Cheating | Why Children Cheat | Tips for Parents When the NY Times ran the story about the 13-year-old Scrabble player cheated in the National Scrabble Championship, the nation immediately asked the question, “What would cause a child [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:40:01+00:00September 28th, 2012|Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Dallas Texas Counseling, Family, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Resolve Conflict, Social Skills, Teens, Updates|

Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied By Kids | Bully Tips for Parents

Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied By Kids | StressLess Bully Tips for Parents Sixty-eight year old Karen Klein became the talk of the nation…but for the wrong reason. Klein did not become a household name because of desire to become famous, [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:40:33+00:00September 27th, 2012|Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Cyber Bullying, Dallas Texas Counseling, Family, Jada Jackson, Jim West, Orlando, Parenting, Stressless|

Getting Help for Bullying |Bully Counselor | News 13 Jada Collins

How can parents help? On January 14, 2010, 15-year-old Phoebe Prince walked home from school after being bullied in the hallways of “mean girls” at a Massachusetts high school. Her bullies were angry that she had begun dating one of [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:41:18+00:00September 13th, 2012|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Dallas Texas Counseling, Family, Jada Jackson, Jim West, Parenting, Stressless, Teens|

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore | Marriage Counselor | 3 Relationship Tips to Start Rebuilding Trust | Dr. Leslie

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moores split brings often causes couples to look at their own relationship and how they could minimize the risk of divorce in their own lives.  Below are some suggestions to repair past hurts and keep your [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:44:33+00:00September 5th, 2012|Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Family, Life Coaching, Marriage, Orlando, Relationships, Resolve Conflict|

Marriage vs. Hooking up | Is Miley Cyrus too young to get married? | Premarital Counseling Tips

Marriage vs. Hooking up | Is Miley Cyrus too young to get married? | How young is too young to tie the knot? Miley Cyrus is getting married! Disney Channel superstar, Miley Cyrus announced she is engaged to “Hunger Games” [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:49:48+00:00June 8th, 2012|Adults, Blog, Couples, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Featured Article, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Women Humiliated by Naked Photos | IsAnyoneUp.com / Girl Self Esteem Counselor | Tips to Protect your Online Identity | Hunter Moore

Women Humiliated by Naked Photos | IsAnyoneup.com website | Tips to Protect your Online Identity According to an Anderson Cooper article, “Melissa and Daveeda discovered naked photos of themselves posted online. These photos were sent anonymously to a website, which [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:50:55+00:00May 29th, 2012|Adults, Blog, Bullying, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Couples, Cyber Bullying, Dallas Texas Counseling, Dating, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Self Esteem, Stressless, Teens|

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

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 [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:51:32+00:00May 15th, 2012|Adults, Anger, Blog, Children, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Dallas Texas Counseling, Family, Matthew Martin, Orlando, Parenting, Updates|

Bully Movie Documentary 2012 should your Child See It? | 3 Quick Tips for Parents of Victims | CBS 6

The Bully Movie Documentary was rated R because of cursing, aggression and themes of suicide! So should your middle schooler or high school student see it. From the reviews and information about the movie it is following students that are [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:54:57+00:00April 13th, 2012|Blog, Bullying, Bullying in the School, Bullying in the School, Bullying Tips | Parents & Students, Cyber Bullying, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Horse Camps, Jim West, Orlando, Products, Social Skills, Stressless, Summer Camps, Teens|

7 Tips For Better Sleep | Sleepless with Daylight Savings Time

With daylight savings time, people across the U.S. are adjusting to a new sleep schedule. While the need for the time change is debatable, what is not disputed is the importance of having a good night's sleep. One of the [...]

By |2021-03-09T19:58:10+00:00April 13th, 2012|ADHD, Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, Family, Marriage, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stressless, Updates|

Orlando Counselor on Marriage vs. Cohabitation |

According to a Pew Research, “Barely half of all adults in the United States—a record low—are currently married, and the median age at first marriage has never been higher for brides (26.5 years) and grooms (28.7), according to a [...]

By |2024-02-15T17:49:37+00:00December 22nd, 2011|Adults, Blog, Couples, Dating, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Pre-Marital, Relationships, Stressless, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Self Esteem Counselor on Reality TV Effects on Girls Self-Esteem | Parent Tips | Girl Scout Research Institute

Reality TV: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly | Girl Scout Research Institute Bad Girls Club, The Kardashians, Real Housewives, and Teens Moms are only a few of reality television’s hit shows. With all of the fighting, back stabbing, [...]

By |2021-03-09T20:10:31+00:00November 1st, 2011|Addictions, Adults, Alcohol, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Dating, Drug, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Media, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Orlando, Parenting, Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addictions, Stressless, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Not Guilty? Get Over It! | Tips on How to Forgive Casey Anthony

Can we get over it? Can we forgive? The controversy of the Casey Anthony trial has caused a plethora of reactions over the course of three years. The trial is over, however, emotions are still raging. As we process moments [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:44:46+00:00July 19th, 2011|Adults, Anger, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Conflict Resolution & Repair Relationships, Couples, Depression, Divorce, Divorce, EMDR, Family, Grief, Jada Jackson, Marriage, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Resolve Conflict, Stressless, Updates|

Can America Find Closure for Caylee? | 3 Tips to Cope with Grief | Caylee’s Law

Can America Find Closure for Caylee? | 3 Tips to Cope with Grief and Tragedy Mourning the loss of a child is a burden that no parent should have to bare. Although Casey Anthony was found not guilty of the [...]

By |2020-01-06T22:44:46+00:00July 14th, 2011|Adults, Anger Management - Child or Adolescents, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, EMDR, Family, Grief, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)|

Sex, Students, & Teachers! 10 Tips to Protect Your Child | Michelle Preston |Family Counselor

10 Tips To Protect Your Child A high school teacher having sex with a teenaged student is the hot topic this week. Once again, a female teacher is accused of seducing a young male student into a sexual relationship. Michelle [...]

By |2021-03-09T20:23:41+00:00March 10th, 2011|Addictions, Adults, Anxiety, Blog, Children, Depression, Family, Hooking Up, Jada Jackson, Orlando, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addictions, Teens, The Hook Up Mentality, Updates|

Adventure Based Therapy to Accelerate Social Skills Development |Social Skills Services

Orlando ADHD & ASD Counseling Expert Jim West Adventure Based Camp to Accelerate Social Skills Development "I was first!" "You are doing it wrong!" "I want to go next!" "Can I be first!" These are a few statements from students [...]

By |2021-03-09T20:38:03+00:00August 6th, 2010|ADHD, Blog, Bullying, Children, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Horse Camps, Jim West, Orlando, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Summer Camps, Teens, Updates|

Teaching Leadership to learn Social Skills / ADHD & ASD Counseling Expert Jim West

Orlando ADHD & ASD Counseling Expert Jim West teachers Leadership to students to learn Social Skills Have you ever seen a Leader without Followers? "I was first!" "You are doing it wrong!" "I want to go next!" "Can I be [...]

By |2021-03-09T20:41:06+00:00July 20th, 2010|ADHD, Blog, Bullying, Children, Dance Camps, Day Camps, Horse Camps, Jim West, Orlando, Social Skills, Social Skills Group Curriculum, Summer Camps, Teens|
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