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Marilyn Woodard
"Marilyn Woodard draws on 30 years of experience and personal research to advise the next generation on marriage, family and educating children with learning disabilities." Marilyn writes about home and family at Creating Great Homes
and on her blog, MizWoodysPlace.com
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What is wrong with my child?
A Sensory Integration Story
Marilyn Woodard
I tense myself for the struggle, praying that, just this once, she won't scream. "Meredith, let's wash your hands." Okay, so far. My little angel allows me to walk her to the bathroom, put her on the step stool and wash her hands. Now, for the tough part. "Let's brush your teeth, Honey." She starts with defiance, moves into pleading, and ends with piteous sobs and squirming. All this time, I am trying to get a toothbrush to pass over her tiny teeth at least once. . . . keep reading
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Highly Sensitive Checklist
Marilyn Woodard
Before you begin: This checklist is not diagnostic. It is not complete. Many of the Highly Sensitive characteristics overlap those of other conditions. Complete professional diagnosis may . . . keep reading
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What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Marilyn Woodard
No one is sure what causes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD.) We do know it is very painful for the sufferer and their loved ones. We also know that it is no one's fault. OCD is characterized by unwanted, repeated thoughts. The OCD sufferer believes they cannot escape these thoughts. The unwanted thoughts may lead to behaviors that must be repeated in order to ward off disaster. . . . keep reading
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Checklist for OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Marilyn Woodard
Before you begin: This checklist is not diagnostic. It is not complete.
My reasons for including it on this site are: - It is easy to miss, especially when it is confined to obsessive thoughts
- People interested in this site may be dealing with children who are at risk for OCD. Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Tourette's Syndrome, Highly Emotional and Overly Sensitive are some of the conditions that may indicate an at-risk child.
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OCD: Some Personal Notes
Marilyn Woodard
Our family has experienced OCD. Antidepressants and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) were helpful. However, in our case, more was needed. The Right Therapist We are a conservative C . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Five
A Few Tips for Teaching Your Man to Nurture the Kids
Marilyn Woodard
Easy does it You can teach him about nurturing and developing relationships. But do it in small doses when you are both in a good mood. Teach him your best techniques for dealing with a tantrum when no one is actually having a tantrum. Listen to his ideas. You might be surprised and blessed by what he has to say. Then, let him do it his way. Just in case you weren't listening, I'll repeat that. Let him do it his way. This will be difficult. . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Four
Marilyn Woodard
Let's take a step back and reexamine the last question in part three: "Why does Mom have to be the only one in the house who "gets it"? Why is she the only one that can get up at 2:00 a.m. with a frightened child? Why can't he see a ketchup explosion as a teachable moment, instead of yelling and sending the kid to his room? He learned how to do the "games" the therapist recommended for your son. Why does he never do them without being asked? Why can't he help you parent this kid?" . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part Three
Marilyn Woodard
The Hard-Wired Differences It is true that males experience a prenatal testosterone surge that shrinks the main conduit between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This is great news for feminist comedians ("Men can't help it; they're brain damaged!" rimshot), however, studies are inconclusive as to how this affects brain function. There are, however, studies that show that gender differences do exist in our grey matter. . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad when you need him?
Part Two
Marilyn Woodard
All of creation agrees that men and women are different. I know this because I grew up under the influence of television. Every Sunday night after the evening service, while our moms were still basking in the glow of adult conversation, we kids were all quivering by the car and yelling, "Mom, come on! It's only 15 minutes till 'The Wonderful World of Disney." Mom, being the self-sacrificing, nurturing person she was, would get us home just in time and we would skid to a stop in front of the Holy Tube to face terrible disappointment. Tonight's Disney was not a new Hayley Mills tear jerker, not even a "Daniel Boone" re-run. It was the dreaded Nature Documentary. . . . keep reading
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Where's Dad When You Need Him?
Part One
Marilyn Woodard
It is Magic Hour: 5:00 p.m. Jim leaves his cubicle and, heading for the parking lot, begins a transformation that is no less remarkable because it happens every day. Mentally sloughing the skin of his daytime persona, he takes on the role only he can play, for he is …Super Dad. . . . keep reading
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Should You Get a Professional Opinion?
Marilyn Woodard
You may want confirmation of your opinion. Responsible advisors always say you should, "check with your physician before beginning any program, blah, blah, blah." Since I am merely an I . . . keep reading
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