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Is My Son a Genius?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: Is my child a genius? This is a question I’ve pondered for a while now. He actually gave me the idea that he might be a genius. He’s never done any sort of IQ test but is seemingly smarter than others: He spoke his first word at 6 months. He was reciting nursery rhymes [...]

My Niece May Have Childhood Epilepsy — What Do I Do?

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: I am noticing trouble with my four-year-old niece, that reminds me of childhood epilepsy. For a while now I have noticed that she sometimes stares blankly. At first, I thought she did it because she was daydreaming, or listening and taking it all in. There is never a loss of consciousness and she picks [...]

My Baby Stopped Crying; Can Screaming Arguments Affect Him?

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: If an infant is exposed to loud, screaming arguments right next to him (usually in the arms of one of the people involved in the argument) and then usually becomes completely silent for several minutes, even if previously crying before the screaming began, what effect could this be having on the infant? Thank you [...]

Anxiety, Scratching and Avoiding the Toilet

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: I need help with understanding my problem: is it a symptom of something, does it happen to others, maybe it has a name? I want to understand where it’s coming from and how to deal with it. I’m keeping myself from going to the toilet. When I feel the need to, in the morning, [...]

How Did I Set the Car on Fire?

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: When I was two years old I was burned in a car fire. I was playing and managed to set the car on fire. I do have burns on my body and face, however I am a very confident and happy person. I am well educated and have spent five years in university. Despite [...]

Does My Child Have ADHD or Anxiety?

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: I think my five-year-old old son might have ADHD and anxiety. He already has sensory issues but we have noticed he gets mad easily, has hurt his two-year-old brother, and does not show emotions. If you discipline him, he laughs or smiles. He’s always on the go. He is also wetting his pants a [...]

Bed Wetting Caused by Bloody Mary Legend? Boy is Terrified of the Bathroom

By Dr Jim Bierman, PhD |

Q: Please help. My son is almost 7 years old and has always been a very healthy, happy little boy. In fact he was the child that every book was ever written about. Until about a week ago… He came running into the house telling me about the story of Bloody Mary” and how they [...]

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