Thoughts from my Armchair

Thanks for coming to my blog! This blog is dedicated to providing information regarding kids, adolescents, parents, and the issues facing families today. I initially got the idea to start a blog from my lovely wife who is a bona fide “blog stalker”. While talking with her, she indicated that she loves to read her friends and their friends’ blogs for funny anecdotes, cute ideas for home/meals, and for general enjoyment. I then came to the realization that, while I spend most of my day working with kids and parents, this would be another way to reach out and hopefully be a source of information for people who may struggle with their kids, want information how to help their family, or are just have questions about people and their behavior.

I will try to update often and will address topics such as discipline strategies, developmental concerns, issues with ADHD, autism, depression and anxiety. Much of what I have to share is based in research; however, I admit that I will also share my personal opinion based on my education and experience also. I will do my best to state when it is research and when it is opinion.

I hope that people feel willing to leave comments and ask questions. There is a certain stigma about talking to someone about these types of issues and I think that an online format is one that will help people feel comfortable about looking at these issues.