The hyperactive child behaves as if he/she is driven by a motor! These children act as if their chairs are on FIRE, because they can’t sit still! They think it, and they do it, without foreseeing the consequences of their behaviors. Unfortunately, they have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves, which can get them into trouble with other students.
Owwww! The scream of pain can be heard on the other side of the house. It is an all too familiar scream as Johnny has once again pulled his sister’s pigtails. The mother hustles from the living room to give Johnny a spanking while she yells, “how many times does this need to happen before you learn to stop pulling your sister’s pigtails!” This type…
The boy had been acting in plays since he was little. He and all of this friends were trying out for the middle school play. The boy was sure he would get the lead due to his previous experience in other plays. Unfortunately when the various parts were posted, the boy was relegated to a small part with only one line. The boy was devastated…
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It was time to load up the car and make the annual pilgrimage to grandma’s house for Christmas. Once a year, all of the relatives and extended family came together to continue family traditions and gather for a large dinner. It also gave the adults some time to catch up with one another. However, this gathering presents a number of challenges for families with children.…
The mother could tell it was about to begin. She had just told her two year-old that she could not have a cookie. The two year-old’s face was beginning to turn red. She was starting to open her mouth where a howling, high-pitched screech came out with the words, “I want it!” The girl proceeded to continue screaming and stomping her feet. The mother is…