Use resilience to follow through with your 2012 resolutions! 2012 is quickly approaching and many of us will start thinking of resolutions for the New Year. It can actually feel uplifting to begin a new plan such as joining a gym to get fit, writing one page a day for the next Great American novel, or [...]
Busting Common ADHD Myths: Myth #1 – “Selective Attention”
December 15th, 2011 | Posted in ADHD, For Children, For Teens
By Daniel Sheras, PsyD (This article is the first in a series of five blog entries that address common myths and misconceptions about ADHD.) Myth #1: “Children with ADHD can’t pay attention to anything … except for video games.” A common misconception regarding ADHD is that children and teens with ADHD can’t pay attention to [...]
Penn State Tragedy Provides Important Lessons Regarding Child Safety
December 2nd, 2011 | Posted in For Adults, For Children
By Daniel Sheras, Psy.D. The reported long-term sexual abuse of children by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has resulted in a strong emotional response from the public. For many, the most disturbing element of this case is the reported lack of action taken by those who could have put a stop [...]
Thanks A Lot
December 1st, 2011 | Posted in For Adults
Many of us know about the many benefits of gratitude including improving our health and sustaining our relationships. However, we often don’t realize the importance of a daily gratitude practice. In many ways, the practice of gratitude is like exercising a muscle. Like exercising a muscle keeps it strong, practicing gratitude helps us maintain a [...]
When Parents Are Sent To War, How Can Children Cope?
November 21st, 2011 | Posted in For Adults
During this holiday season, we often think of our own families as we spend time decorating, shopping, preparing meals, and making travel plans to visit our relatives. During this time, it’s important to take a step back and think about the families of our service men and women who feel the pangs of longing as [...]
5 Tips to Becoming a Better Athlete
November 10th, 2011 | Posted in For Children, For Teens
In this blog post, clinical psychologist, Dr. Daniel Sheras, provides suggestions to kids and teens to enhance their enjoyment of sports. Dan recently joined Orenstein Solutions, and offers testing and counseling to help children thrive at school and at home. 1. Surround yourself with positive teammates. When you’re thinking of joining a team or finding [...]
Where did the time go? Reconnecting with a parent
September 26th, 2011 | Posted in For Adults
In a recent article on page 28 of the May/June 2011 issue of PinehurstMagazine.com, “Where did the time go? Reconnecting with a parent,” by Kate Turgeon, Dr. Susan Orenstein gives insight with a few suggestions about how to effectively reconnect with a parent. She notes that during family gatherings that occur later in life, the [...]
6 Steps for a Smart School Start
August 4th, 2011 | Posted in For Children
In a recent article, “6 Steps for a Smart School Start,” by Renee Roberson, Dr. Lisa Sacco suggests that “placing separate To and From folders in her children’s backpacks is a tremendous help, as well as packing lunches and laying out clothes.” She also notes that “The more that can be done the night before, [...]
Summer Safety Tips
July 6th, 2011 | Posted in For Children
The recent tornados that hit very close to home in Raleigh showed how we are all at the mercy of the powerful forces of nature. The thought of being overtaken by something so powerful can be anxiety provoking. No one likes to think that this could happen to them, their family, their home.
One Step at a Time
July 6th, 2011 | Posted in For Children
In a recent article “One Step at a Time,” published in Cary Magazine, Dr. Susan Orenstein talks about parenting strategies for children with special needs.