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Just in time for flu season: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt
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Tagged distraction, fear, flu shot, injection, needles, pain, reassurance, shots
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My grandson is showing signs of the behaviour that led to my son’s breakdown. What should I do?
My Son is now 24, when he was younger he walked in circles on the playground and had a lot of fears, but he was very smart. Teachers never said anything about these behaviours because he was so smart. But … Continue reading
Is this baby at risk of sexual abuse from the father?
A young relative of ours has an infant child. She has been estranged from the father of the baby since shortly after the baby’s birth. She has some concerns about this man’s behaviour while around the baby. When he has … Continue reading
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Tagged abnormal, abuse, acceptable, behaviour, concern, erection, father, fear, legal advice, molestation, red flags, sexual, unsupervised
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My son has developed anxiety about being abandoned.
My eight-year-old son has been attending after-school care at his school since he started grade primary. I went back to school halfway through his first year, so I have had a very irregular schedule. My son is only at the … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged abandonment, anxiety, brave, brave talk, breathing, calming, danger, distress, fear, protect, reassurance, relaxation, relaxation skills, school, support, worry talk
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My 15-year-old son is failing 9th grade and does not consider school a priority.
I have reached the end of my rope with my 15-year-old son, he tries to stay home from school every single day by complaining that he is sick, which is not the case. Although he does suffer from some kind … Continue reading