Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. Setting boundaries with our children’s grandparents is hard. We are taught since early childhood that talking back to our elders is not OK. So even when …
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Avoiding New Sibling Jealousy
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. There’s a lot to think about when preparing for a new baby. For families who already have at least one child, that prep work should …
Dr. DeRamus Speaks about Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month 2015
A special thanks to Ms. Diane Pope and the Autism Hope Center for inviting us to participate in April’s Autism Support Group Meeting in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month …
Eating Disorders/Body Image in Teens
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. The first time I remember being aware of my own body image was when I was in second grade. I was on the bus, and …
Helping Your Child Deal With a Break Up
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. Breaking off a romantic relationship is difficult at any age… Parents, here are some ideas about helping your child deal with a break up! Breaking up …
Should Children Be Paid for Doing Chores?
Should Children Be Paid for Doing Chores? Here is some insight from Preferred Medical Group’s Child Psychologist, Dr. Michelle DeRamus. – Positive reinforcement (i.e., rewards for behaviors you want …
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents in 2015
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. At the start of a New Year, many have extensively planned rigid weight-loss diets, to spontaneously eradicate unhealthy habits, to achieve personal greatness or to …
Common “Military Family Challenges” Children Experience- Part 2
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. It is no secret that the lives of military service members and their families differ greatly from civilian life in a variety of ways. For …
Common “Military Family Challenges” Children Experience- Part 1
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. Each day more and more families are finding homes at Fort Benning and the surrounding areas, including Phenix City, AL, Fort Mitchell, AL and Columbus, GA, …
What to do when your child/teenager won’t talk to you, and when to seek help: a Child Psychologist’s Perspective
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. As children get older and move into the teen years, it is natural for them to want to spend more time with their friends and …
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