NFB – Page 2 – Dr. Randy Cale

07 Jan

To Be Happier, We Must Embrace the Unfamiliar

We are creatures of familiarity. We could simply say creatures of habit. Or, more technically, we are creatures with brains that become conditioned to run the same programs repeatedly. How Thoughts Repeat Themselves Research suggests we tend to have many

10 Dec

Thriving & Enjoyment: The Role of Best Effort.

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We often delight in seeing an A on a test or witnessing our children or team win a game. Expressions of admiration for our children’s looks or talent are common. You have probably heard phrases like, “She’s brilliant,” or “he’s a good-looking young lad,”

03 Dec

Why Consequences Don’t Work: It’s All About Proximity.

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Some prospective clients seeking Neurofeedback to improve their child’s behavior report problems with their child’s inability to regulate behavior. Parents report, ‘Consequences just don’t work for my son…something is wrong in their brain.’ At times, we find significant dysregulation in

12 Nov

Optimize Life by Utilizing Natural Brain Tendencies

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In recent years, research has revealed an essential tendency in our brains. Utilizing this propensity can give us more control over our lives and bring us more of what we want. The Primacy Effect Whatever captures our attention NOW takes

15 Oct

The Dangers of Unlimited Phone Use

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In today’s digital era, teenagers are practically married to their phones. As parents look on, perhaps with a sigh of relief that their teenager is quiet and preoccupied, there is an underlying problem. Some of us have acknowledged this problem,

03 Sep

What We Are Focusing On Needs Attention!

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Most of us go through our daily lives not recognizing the power of focus. If we’re listening to the news, and something catches us, we focus on it. If we’re standing in line and there’s a grumpy patron in front

20 Aug

Control or Dictate: You Choose.

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I think it’s fair to say that many of us have had experiences working with others where leadership skills were lacking. Perhaps you’ve had a manager, coach, or friend handle you like you were a ‘subject’ to be told what

06 Aug

The Backfire: How Good Intentions Turn South!

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If you have been reading this column for a while, you will recognize this ‘Cale Truism’ that I have addressed from many angles: Your superpower as a parent resides in your mastery of how you use your attention. What

26 Jul

“Let Me Fix That Sweetheart…”

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Common Strategies That Fail Your Family Earlier in the week, our practice worked with a family where we conducted a brain map (QEEG) for their daughter, who is on the spectrum. During the session, Dad repeatedly offered help and guidance

16 Jul

Get This Now: How Brains Learn the Fundamentals

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Sometimes we need to pay attention to the fundamentals. Often, in fact, too often, we search for the complex or ultra-new insight into life when we would be served best by looking at the simple things. Today, I want to