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I Accidentally Called My 9-Year-Old Son an A-Hole

A persistent rain was falling as my sons and I departed from their swim practice. It was after 9:00 p.m. I was exhausted, it was a long day of work and I was spent after an hour and half in a pool coaching sixteen swimmers, ranging in age from six to eight. As we made our way to the car, we were surrounded by puddles, evidence that it must have poured while we …

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Osteopathy & Cranial Sacral Therapy – What Is It?

After giving birth, I suggest my clients bring their baby to see an osteopath for cranial sacral therapy. I have been seeing Dr. Payam Hakimi for years now and highly recommend him to all of my new mothers. Dr. Hakimi is the medical director at Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills.

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The Art of Truly Listening to a Troubled Child

By attuning your ears to your childs social environment, parents can learn to listen to what a child is not saying as well as what he is saying. Keep in mind that the top three influences on your childs behavior and feelings are family, school, and friends. If something is amiss with your child – if he acts out, becomes moody and sad, or has trouble finishing his schoolwork – learn to discover the source of the problem in your childs social context. 1) Hear What They Are Afraid To Tell You