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  • The Shy Child by Leah Davies, M.Ed.
    December 18, 2017 ChildsWork Support

    The Shy Child by Leah Davies, M.Ed.

    Shyness is often misunderstood because it is not one emotion, but a mixture of fear, tension, apprehension and/or embarrassment. Shy children seem to lack confidence and are self-conscious especially in new surroundings or when they are the center of attention....

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  • To Tell the Truth By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
    September 5, 2017 Gary Yorke

    To Tell the Truth By Leah Davies, M.Ed.

    It is normal for young children to deny allegations, blame others for their mistakes or make up stories. They find it hard to distinguish fiction from reality. Until the age of six or seven, fantasy is a part of children's...

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  • From Powerful to Influential by Donna Hammontree
    February 5, 2015 Gary Yorke

    From Powerful to Influential by Donna Hammontree

    Most of us can remember being influenced through a caring relationship by another person, someone who went from powerful to influential:  a teacher who saw a particular strength, a school counselor who nudged effort, or a care-giver who nurtured us during...

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  • Child Learning Reveals Strengths by Donna Hammontree
    January 29, 2015 Gary Yorke

    Child Learning Reveals Strengths by Donna Hammontree

    Our children have innate strengths that we can cultivate if we are perceptive enough to identify those gifts. Child learning reveals strengths at times when they are distracted with play.  With a good-natured child, we delight in the happiness the...

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  • Do You Know If Your Child Is Being Bullied?
    June 30, 2014 Gary Yorke

    Do You Know If Your Child Is Being Bullied?

    Learning how to stop bullying in school begins with the recognition that it exists, that it is not just ‘what kids do’, and that there are ways to stop bullying. During an interview with Peggy Moss, a nationally known expert...

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  • Autism and puberty
    February 27, 2013 Gary Yorke

    Autism and puberty

    We will now discuss the topic that no one wants to discuss: Autism and puberty Long before my daughter's hormones began to change I had thoroughly planted myself in denial. Not only would she begin puberty far, far into the...

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