Monthly Archives: October 2012

Dealing with a Difficult Teacher

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dr. Sayers

Anticipating a lot of free time while I hunker down with my family and wait out Hurricane Sandy’s slow trek through the mid-Atlantic states, I put out a request on Facebook for topic ideas. One of my 9th grade daughter’s … Continue reading →

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Smudging the Truth

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dr. Sayers

This post is about a behavior that comes up frequently in the office of a child psychologist: lying. There are many descriptors for this behavior. My all-time favorite came from a very likable and comedic little boy who was the youngest of … Continue reading →

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Whacked

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dr. Sayers

This one is hot off the press, and if you read this blog long enough, you will undoubtedly learn many more of the creative ways in which child clients inform me of this tightly held belief: My parents are whacked. Dharma, … Continue reading →

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Kids Want Limits. Really, They Do.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dr. Sayers

A few years ago, I had what felt at the time like a Twilight Zone experience, well two actually. A family came in to see me, seemingly embroiled in a fierce battle, because 12-year-old Claudio had been invited to a … Continue reading →

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