What is an alpha complex you may ask? To begin with, there are many faces to the alpha complex. Some alpha children present as bossy and prescriptive, dominating and controlling,…

…Elizabeth Gillies-Poitras, and the obstacles she and Martine faced were numerous. Set in a community with a range of low to medium socioeconomic backgrounds, some children come to this school…

…the past year as my son stepped into his adolescence. And I spent a lot of time thinking about the idea of coming alongside; because how could I possibly come…

…will have a continuum of receptivity when it comes to each sense. Orchid children may complain the tags in their clothes are too itchy, sounds are too loud, smells are…

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…to come out and play. Do you feel like someone is evaluating you? This could be a message (real or imaginary) coming from society, your parents, your partner, or more likely,…

…defenses that are stuck, it will be common to have behaviour problems to have to work around until more vulnerable feelings come back online. It will involve protecting others, including…

…technology time.” I was stunned by her comment and wondered how my seven-year-old relationship with her had become comparable to two weeks of minimal technology time? The problem facing parents…

…feel the same about that number again. But what comes after a brush with death? Many alluded to the aftermath but only one of the many so-called experts even came…

Part II: Digital Behaviour Management Systems As I deepen my knowledge and understanding of the optimum conditions for helping our children reach their full potential, I have come to realize…

…encourage you to continue to explore Dr. Neufeld’s paradigm, especially his newly released DVD on “Making Sense of Discipline: the INs and OUTs of imposing order on children’s behaviour.” http://www.gordonneufeld.com/products/dvds…

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