Your Developing Teen: What Is “Normal”?
Parents often feel frustrated by the constant need to redirect their teen’s behavior, feeling that whatever they say or do doesn’t seem to work. ... View Article
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The Positive Side of Being “Bored”
Why is it that as parents we are always trying to find ways to keep our children busy with activities, technology,... View Article
Helping Your Child Grow Through Encouragement
Afg Encouragement is a powerful tool. It can be used to teach, motivate and uplift. In a world where children are frequently being told what not do,... View Article
Where’s my trophy: Do children always get a reward for participating?
It’s been awhile since I last wrote about the antics of my 5-year old daughter. However, tonight I could not help but feel her sadness,... View Article
Teaching Responsibility – It’s Never Too Early To Start
My 7 year old is a natural helper whether at home, school or someone else’s home. She particularly enjoys when she is left with a list of tasks to complete while I am at work.... View Article
Published In Chicago Parent Magazine: What You Should Know About ADHD
The staff of Afg Guidance Center are proud to announce that our founder and child psychiatrist Dr. Alfreda Grosrenaud was asked to write a column for the June 2010 issue of Chicago Parent Magazine.... View Article
When is Nice Too Nice? Teaching Your Child to be Assertive
I recently chaperoned my daughter’s class field trip. I always enjoy participating in these activities because it gives me an opportunity to see my daughter with her peers and provides me with some perspective of who she is becoming as an individual.... View Article
Getting your child off to school.
As I am saying goodnight to my son, he politely informs me that he is not going to school tomorrow. My only thought is “here we go again”.... View Article
Children Resolving Conflict: How We Can Help
“Stop it! That’s mine! Give it to me! I had it first! You’re cheating! I hate you!” and on and on.... View Article
Managing Your Child’s Tantrums…or as I like to call it…I hate you! I hate you! I HATE YOU!
It is 1pm and my 4-year old daughter is shouting from her bedroom that she hates me. This is at least the 3rd time today that she has expressed her serious dislike of me and my ideas of what she should or should not be allowed to do.... View Article