On Friday, September 9, 2011, “The Eighth Annual Pittsburgh Fashion Story” fashion show and fundraising event will be held at J. Verno Studio on the South Side at 7 PM. The show benefits Partners For Quality, an organization that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children with behavioral health challenges. The 350 guests… Continue Reading
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Therapy Dog Enhances Recovery at Childs Way
Paws-itive Playmate Wally the Therapy Dog What is brown and white, with a wagging tail and bright brown eyes? Wally the therapy dog! He may not be around every day, but when Wally, a rescued Beagle-Australian Cattle Dog mix, makes his way to The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Centerfor bi-monthly visits, everyone… Continue Reading
Beaver County Heroes Raise Money for Young Local Heroes, July 29th
Beaver County Police, Fire and EMTs will battle crust, sauce, cheese and each other to raise money for young local heroes. Pizza Joe’s Sponsors the Inaugural HEROES4Heroes Pizza-Eating Contest to Support the Hero Program. Beaver County’s Police, Fire Departments and emergency First-Responders are joining forces by entering into a friendly pizza-eating competition to raise money… Continue Reading
St. Jude Golf Club Hosts Hope Classic Charity Tournament, August 26th
St. Jude Golf Club is inviting golfers and companies in the Western Pa. community, to join in the effort as it hosts its inaugural charitable golf tournament – the St. Jude Golf Club Hope Classic – on Friday, August 26th, presented by the Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company. Tournament proceeds will benefit another very special… Continue Reading
Children with ADHD and Building Self Esteem
Dr. John E. Neyman Jr. from Renewed Life Christian Counseling is experienced in helping children that are struggling with ADHD. This article will focus on building self-esteem. Children with ADHD need to develop self-esteem: love, acceptance, firmness, consistency, and the establishment of expectations (Hamachek, 1987 p.248). Love and acceptance indicate to the child that the people… Continue Reading
Interventions for Children With ADHD: Psychopharmacology
Dr. John E. Neyman Jr. from Renewed Life Christian Counseling would like to share with you some thoughts on helping children that are struggling with ADHD. [1]The fact that ADHD is a lifelong disorder increases the need for a developmental perspective when designing interventions at various stages of life of the child, adolescent or adult… Continue Reading
Parenting Children with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder in adolescent children, with symptoms of inattention, and/or impulsiveness and hyperactivity. About ADHD Although much research is taking place, the definitive causes of ADHD remain unknown. A combination of factors, such as environmental toxins, prenatal influences, heredity, and damage to brain structure and functions, is likely responsible. … Continue Reading
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