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Parents are a toddler's entertainment - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    April 09th, 2007
   Q: When we're eating dinner, our 27-month-old son will eat very well for a little bit but suddenly pick up his plate and dump it. Why does he do this, and how can we stop it?
A: The behaviour you describe is quite common. From the child's point of view, you are his entertainment. As he throws the food overboard, you are called into action.   Read more.

'Victory Lap' Year Carries No Stigma - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    April 02nd, 2007
   Q: My son seemed excited at the prospect of finishing high school and attending university.
Now he wants to extend high school by a year so he doesn't need to "stress out" over grades and to better decide which studies to pursue.   Read more.

Get Child's Attention Before Attempting Discipline - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    March 26th, 2007
   Q: My five-year-old son tends to tune out and misbehave. Yesterday at karate class, for instance, he did not listen to directions and just spun around on the mats and acted silly. I worry this behaviour may not be normal.   Read more.

The Stranger is not Necessarily The Danger - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    March 20th, 2007
   Q: With all the talk and news of sexual predators, how do I teach my daughter to stay away from strangers?
A: "Stranger danger" is a real concern for many parents. Statistically, though, if a child is going to be abused physically or sexually, more often it is by a person known to the family, if not within the family.   Read more.

Helping children overcome a fear of dogs - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    March 12th, 2007
   Q: As soon as my 18-month-old daughter sees my sister's or my neighbour's dogs, she immediately grabs my leg and starts to panic. What can I do? A: At 18 months of age, your daughter is very near the ground. From her perspective, even a little dog is huge. Add to that the fact dogs may startle her with their barking....   Read more.

Child custody doesn't have to be all-or-nothing - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    March 05th, 2007
   Q: I am a single parent, and my ex is fighting me for custody. What does that mean?
A: The parent who has child custody refers to the parent responsible for making decisions affecting the life of the child. This is separate from issues of access, which refer to parents being able to see their child or issues of   Read more.

Am I spoiling my disabled child? - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    February 23rd, 2007
   Q: My child has a serious developmental disability and my partner says I am spoiling him. What should I do?
A: Managing the behaviour of a child with a developmental disability can be a challenge, depending on the nature of the disability.   Read more.

How to get rid of the kids - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    February 16th, 2007
   Q: How long do you let your adult daughters, aged 24 and 27, come home for a couple of months at a time when they are travelling around the world or between jobs or just "lost?" How do you make your children understand your decision and not feel guilty? A: The answer depends on you. Some parents are fine with their adult children using the home on an as-needed basis. And some adult children don't ever leave home.   Read more.

How to get rid of the kids - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    February 16th, 2007
   Q: How long do you let your adult daughters, aged 24 and 27, come home for a couple of months at a time when they are travelling around the world or between jobs or just "lost?" How do you make your children understand your decision and not feel guilty? A: The answer depends on you. Some parents are fine with their adult children using the home on an as-needed basis. And some adult children don't ever leave home.   Read more.

Which parent should give son a home? - Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW    February 09th, 2007
   Q: My ex and I are arguing over whom our son should live with. At what age can children decide that for themselves?
A: The wording of the question suggests your son may be put in a loyalty bind by being asked to choose between his parents. He will be drawn into your conflict, and that can cause undue distress, resulting in emotional problems. This, in itself, can be detrimental. The decision on a child's care is best made by the parents, not the child.   Read more.

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