Category Archives: Gerald New
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Tuesday, 22 January 2013 12:39
Kids and Gender Stereotypes
Posted by Gerald New
The term ‘stereotypes’ is generally perceived in a negative light, and for good reason. If found in the wrong hands, they can not only be hurtful, but downright demeaning. Of course, like everything in this world,...
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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 15:06
The Great Santa Claus Debate
Posted by Gerald New
The Great Santa Claus Debate. As we hit the new year at full steam ahead, I find myself with a few minutes to actually reflect on the whirlwind season that is Christmas. As parents, Sonya and...
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Sunday, 02 December 2012 2:53
Arkansas Families First
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care practice that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our focus is to the best, most comprehensive care that modern...
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Saturday, 01 December 2012 2:50
Arkansas Families First: Mission statement
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. Our mission is to utilize the latest research and the most skilled clinicians in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive...
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Wednesday, 24 October 2012 11:41
The Giant Experiment of Parenting
Posted by Gerald New
Recently, my 6 year old son had a fairly minor accident (relatively speaking of course) on our treadmill in which he cut his finger pretty good. Yes, I understand…kids and treadmills don’t mix…a lesson we are...
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Monday, 22 October 2012 2:14
Attorney General Aims to Lower Child Abuse Cases | 5NEWSOnline.com — Ft. Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville News & Weather from KFSM and KXNW Television
Posted by Adam Benton, PhD
Attorney General Aims to Lower Child Abuse Cases | 5NEWSOnline.com — Ft. Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville News & Weather from KFSM and KXNW Television....
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Thursday, 20 September 2012 12:08
Routine
Posted by Gerald New
Routine. A word that can be used in several different contexts. On the surface, it seems like such a bland and boring word; one without excitement or pizazz, but to a parent, it can mean so...
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Wednesday, 05 September 2012 1:33
Safety
Posted by Gerald New
Labor Day marks a very special time of the year for our household for several reasons. For most, it’s the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a more normal routine with the kids. You...
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Sunday, 12 August 2012 20:31
Favoritism
Posted by Gerald New
As a father of both a boy and a girl, I am cognisant to the fact that I must do my best to not show favoritism, which means spending equal time and having equal interest in...
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Friday, 03 August 2012 13:09
Putting Pressure on Kids in Sports is a Slippery Slope
Posted by Gerald New
Putting pressure on kids in sports is a slippery slope. In this Olympic season, it is very easy to watch and think about how much pressure is on those young men and women. Some of them...
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