Tag Archives: attitude

My son is impossible to deal with since his baby sister arrived.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dr. Pat

I have a five-year-old son, and a two-and-a-half-month-old baby girl. My son has been the centre of attention for five years and we have tried to prepare him for having a baby in the house. He was excited to have … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to lose my daughter. I need help now.

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dr. Pat

I am desperate to find help for my 15-year-old daughter who suffers from ADHD and who I now believe is severely depressed. She is lashing out in anger at everyone around her including teachers, police, parents.  She is rude, ignorant, does not … Continue reading →

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How can I motivate my son to try harder at school?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My 15-year-old son is about to write his first set of high school exams.  He has always been a good student, but his marks are slipping, and he is putting almost no effort into his school work.  He is very … Continue reading →

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We are having a problem with our daughter’s attitude.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My daughter is 11, hormonal, and was adopted at the age of eight. We are having a real issue with her attitude toward us and her siblings. I honesly don’t think this is an adoption issue, as we are extremely … Continue reading →

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