by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
UF Health partners with local providers to meet pediatric mental health needs Reprinted from UF Health Jacksonville news July 7, 2017 At the UF Health Pediatric Wellness Center – Prudential Drive, patients can access comprehensive physical and mental health care in...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder has some of the following symptoms as seen in a child: Difficulty following through on instructions Difficulty keeping attention on tasks or play activities Losing things necessary for tasks and...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
Those Children Who Want EVERYTHING! Children who demand only the best, who have a need for constant stimulation, and who do not follow through on projects are showing the behavioral signs of what psychologist Bruce A. Baldwin has named “Cornucopia Kids”. These...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
“Have A Great Day!” is one way of telling your child that you hope their day will be a good one. Helping your child go and have that good day begins at home. They will carry your attitude into the classroom. Other suggestions: Smile at your child – it...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
Time out is an effective and safe method to use when disciplining children. Time out involves placing a child in a chair in the corner of a room, (e.g., living room, kitchen, dinning room, hallway) for a period of time. The placement of the chair should be such that...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 10, 2019
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 6, 2019
Play Therapy Play therapy can be the best method for building rapport with any child. It can be difficult for a child, when starting therapy, to talk about what is bothering him or her. The child is in a strange place, meeting with a therapist who is a stranger. The...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 6, 2019
Always be consistent. Children thrive on routine. When a parent is inconsistent they are seen as easily manipulated by their children. Parents do have greater rights than children. Simply by being a parent you can and should be the decision-maker as well as the...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 6, 2019
Children grow to become more happy and confident adults when their families strive to be nurturing. Some of the characteristics of a nurturing family are where: People are listened to. People have relaxed faces and bodies. People look at each other. Respect is shown...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 6, 2019
Survival Kit Checklist Prior to a Hurricane Have a 3-7 day supply of each item for every person in your home. Water 1 gallon of water per person per day (additional water for bathing, etc.) Store water in clean plastic containers Food Purchase foods that require no...
