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New School Year – New Hopes, Old Struggles
We are in November! A new school year is in full swing. For most students, even Bodin students, the beginning of the school year is mostly exciting, somewhat welcomed after a long vacation, and also brings with it some nerves and hesitation. For some families the summer has been a welcome break from the nagging [...]
Cannabis more damaging to under-18s, study suggests
Here is an interesting article that, based upon 4 decades of research, seems to indicate that the effect of marijuana on intelligence for those under 18 can be significant and permanent. Follow this link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/aug/27/cannabis-damaging-under-18s-study?CMP=twt_fd
Weed is Normal Now in the Culture
I saw the movie “Ted” last week. I love Seth Mcfarlane and knew I would love any movie he made. In fact, I have a personally drawn and signed Stewie Griffin on the wall in my office. It was true, I laughed all the way through “Ted.” Yesterday, my 13 year old daughter came in [...]
Virtual Social Lives
From the Desk of Trine Syverinsen, Educational and Therapeutic Consultant I was listening to KQED’s Forum on the drive in to work recently. Michael Krasny was interviewing Stephen Marche, who has written an article in the Atlantic called “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?” (link below) I am an avid Facebook user, and find great joy [...]
Parents of Adopted Students Seek Help From Bodin
From the Desk of Dr. Hillary French, Educational and Therapeutic Consultant At any given time, about one third of teens and young adults who come to the Bodin offices are adopted. I have always found this intriguing, wondering why is that? Most of our teens have many common issues such as; psychiatric and emotional issues, [...]