David B. Stein, Ph.D., welcomes you to his brand-new website! Dr. Dave, as he is affectionately known, is excited about this opportunity to reach as many parents, teachers, physicians, social workers, and caregivers as possible. If you are interested in learning about, and implementing, a non-medication approach to working with difficult children and teens (ADD/ADHD/ODD), you've come to the right place! If you have general parenting questions, you've come to the right place! Continued...
Bookstore
Dr. Stein's book Unraveling the ADD/ADHD Fiasco: Successful Parenting Without Drugs is now available in our bookstore! Each book is personally autographedby Dr. Dave.
With purchase of this book, you will also receive a free one month trial membership to DrDaveStein.com! Click here to read more and to order: Unraveling the ADD/ADHD Fiasco
Membership
Dr. Dave answers members' parenting questions (questions do NOT have to be specifically related to ADD/ADHD) in our new members area. One year membership is $15. A members forum is available. Click here for full details:Membership
Children of divorce and Ritalin
Recently, Dr. Dave was interviewed for an article on children of divorce being on Ritalin. You may read the article online here Children of Divorce and Ritalin
Dr. Dave's Column
Indigo Children
Q: I've been hearing a lot about "Indigo children." Could you tell me Indigo children are, and how long they've been around? I never heard of all of these "kinds" of children before! From what little I've read, it seems that they are a mysterious, special kind of child. Thanks for your thoughts.
A: 'Indigo children' is a New Age concept that began with a 1982 book by Nancy Ann Tappe, Understanding Your Life Through Color. Supposedly, these children have "paranormal" abilities, such as reading peoples' minds, seeing peoples' auras - the energy around their bodies, predicting the future, and so forth. When tested under strict laboratory conditions the children cannot replicate these skills. Continued...
Dr. Dave on the radio!
Tune in to the Sci Fi Network show, Ghost Hunters, on Beyond Realityy Radio this Saturday night, January 12th, from 8-9 EST. to hear Dr. Dave interviewed on the topic of Indigo Children. If the show is not broadcast in your area, you may listen via Internet on their website: http://beyondrealityradio.com/
If you missed the broadcast, you may listen here: Indigo Children
Website of Note
If you child is haiving problems with Relational Aggression in her school, or if your school, Y, or other organization is interested in learning more about Relational Aggression and what to do about it, check out Stop RA Today!