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Dr Randy CaleThe Saratogian |
Indeed, you have heard this saying before. It’s been around for centuries and remains as accurate today as it was for Sophocles in ancient Greece....
Our minds are like telescopic lenses, and the more we focus on something, the larger it becomes.As children, we begin with a starter telescope, which...
Whether adults, young siblings or older teens, you may often hear something like this when someone is upset, “It’s YOUR fault that I am angry. You...
More and more often, I find families reaching out for help because children or teens are stuck in a pattern of self-doubt, self-denigration and...
Yes, a bold claim. But indulge me a few moments.Personally, my to do list inevitably grows larger than hours in my day. I see that a meaningful,...
After I introduced some simple concepts on starting school, one mom sent me an email with this opening line: “Dr Cale, how do I get control of the...
As the school buses start to crank their engines, parents feel one of two things about their kids’ return to school: a big sigh of relief or a bit...
We are a culture seeking immediate gratification. This we know.And our tendency to seek those instant or rapid changes is understandable. When we have...
Imagine life boiled down to a straightforward decision that we have the power to influence moment by moment. And, even though we have the power to...
Because I have been working as a psychologist for many years and have a history of offering therapy, I often get asked, Dr. Cale, why Neurofeedback...
Many parents struggle with the attitude and ‘back-talk’ that comes with prickly teens. While some of us are spared from such challenges, many...
No? Well, the statistics are moving in that direction. More young adults are living at home in their twenties, while unable to find the ‘right’...
School is ending, and for most, plans are in place for a good amount of summer fun. Yet, too often good times are filled with excessive whining,...
Many years ago, I heard the saying: You have a choice: You can live life studying the roots…or enjoy the fruits. But you can’t do both.” What...
How often do you listen to a message that resonates with you, and you think, ‘That’s a great idea. I should do that!’ And then, it’s...
I must admit that my to-do list inevitably grows more extensive than the hours of my day. I see that a meaningful, active life perhaps pulls for that....
I once heard this phrase long ago, and it has stuck with me over the years. Many clients have asked me to clarify my meaning when I boldly pronounce:...
In my work with parents and individual adult coaching clients, I find most arrive at my office after trying various approaches to getting results....
We all understand the role of discipline in creating a successful journey through life. Yet, many parents struggle with teaching discipline to their...
When speaking to parents with challenging children, there is often an urgency to address the specifics of what to do when a problem behavior shows up....
Many families seeking change for their children arrive after trying many other routes to help their children. Whether it’s anxiety that just gets...
Many years ago, I heard the saying: You have a choice: You can live life studying the roots…or enjoy the fruits. But you can’t do both.” Of...
One of the hallmarks of an anxiety-filled life is that their priority is to relieve their sense of anxiety or avoid future moments with possible...
Regardless of your life experiences, most of us have probably felt stuck in a rut at some point in our lives. It’s a sense of stagnation that seems...
We are creatures of familiarity. We could simply say creatures of habit. Or, more technically, we are creatures with brains that become conditioned to...
As the New Year is upon us, many of us reflect upon our lives, our successes, our satisfaction, where we have been and likely where we are going. If...
Okay, let’s face it. Most children get too much stuff these days when Santa arrives. Too strong, you think? Perhaps, but we can know one thing for...
We often delight in seeing an A on a test or witnessing our children or team win a game. Expressions of admiration for our children’s looks or...
Some prospective clients seeking Neurofeedback to improve their child’s behavior report problems with their child’s inability to regulate...