Category Archives: Schools

Child Mental Health—Parents Losing Control

Posted on January 16, 2012 by CCHR Florida

Parents send their children off to school every day in hopes of them getting a good education and growing up to be mature responsible adults.  But what about child mental health?  Is that something you want addressed at your child’s … Continue reading →

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Talking to Your Children about Synthetic Drugs

Posted on January 16, 2012 by CCHR Florida

Talking to children is a parent’s best defense against their child’s use of synthetic drugs. In a culture where psychiatry and Big Pharmaceutical companies have made drug use commonplace among our youth, it may be wise to take another look … Continue reading →

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Story of a four year old boy who didn’t have ADHD!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by CCHR Florida

A Four Year Old Boy—Gets to go to school and be a child CCHR Florida received a call from a mom who was told that her four year old son probably had ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The School Psychologist … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Own Olympic Champion

Posted on December 30, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Michael Phelps, an Olympic Gold Medal winner, has become a symbol of heroism for families across America! As a child, Michael, never sat still, never stopped asking questions, just wanting to go from one thing to another.  His mother was … Continue reading →

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What is the Goal of TeenScreen?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Most people take that preventive step towards good health by going to the dentist, doctor or other medical professional for a routine checkup. Since teens today have to deal with peer pressure, bullying, changing hormones and the like, in principle, … Continue reading →

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Kindergarteners and ADHD

Posted on August 31, 2010 by CCHR Florida

In order to enter kindergarten, there is a specific date set that usually requires your child to be 5 yrs old in order to start in that grade level..  Otherwise the child generally will have to wait until next year.  Well … Continue reading →

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