parenting – Dr. Randy Cale

03 Dec

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

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In All Posts, Brain Neurofeedback, Consequences, Parent Coaching
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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

31 Oct

Stop Trying To Make It Easier

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In this persistently challenging world, don’t you wonder how best to successfully equip our children to navigate these rough waters of life? Indeed, no simple answer will come close here. Yet, it seems that we find ourselves daily lamenting about

15 Oct

The Dangers of Unlimited Phone Use

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In All Posts, Anxiety, Anxiety & Fear, Behavior Issues, Brain Neurofeedback, Healthy Habits, Parent Coaching, Technology
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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,

01 Oct

Dealing with Children’s Worries

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Daily, the news is filled with horrific incidents worldwide, such as terrorism or the seemingly endless shooting sprees at workplaces, schools, and military bases. In addition, the political climate reflected in the media intrigues many parents and children to become

10 Sep

Get a Headstart on the Day: Make Mornings Easy.

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In All Posts, Daily Routines, Parent Coaching, Routines & Structure
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For some, mornings are the worst part of the day. The constant conflict, the nagging and prodding, and the escalating emotions often result in an angry and frustrated goodbye between parents and children. The conflicted start to the day is

03 Sep

What We Are Focusing On Needs Attention!

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In All Posts, Anxiety, Anxiety & Fear, Brain Neurofeedback, Parent Coaching
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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

12 Aug

How To Feel Bad When Working Hard: Taking Things Personally

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In All Posts, Daily Routines, Happiness, Parent Coaching, Routines & Structure
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In this series of mistakes that fail your family, I am highlighting common strategies that undermine your children’s success and happiness. We have covered several behavioral strategies recently, but today’s discussion focuses on a critical mental mistake: Taking things personally.

06 Aug

The Backfire: How Good Intentions Turn South!

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In All Posts, Arguing & Fighting, Behavior Issues, Brain Neurofeedback, Parent Coaching, Parenting Styles & Role
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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