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‘Techno-tots’ on Carte Blanche June 19th 2016

by Dr Brendan Belsham | Jun 23, 2016 | Recommended Reading

Original Article available here Video no longer available online Studies show that in recent years children are spending more time behind some sort of digital device than they are in engaging in various forms of play. It is estimated that only 7 percent of children...

DAD: The power and beauty of authentic fatherhood

by Dr Brendan Belsham | Feb 4, 2015 | Recommended Reading

This book is an encouragement to all fathers to step up to the plate and be what we are supposed to be. It is easy to read and enjoyable, yet conveys a profound message. These key points stuck with me: 1. The way we live speaks louder than anything we say 2. We can...

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell

by Dr Brendan Belsham | Mar 2, 2014 | Recommended Reading

Just finished Malcolm Gladwell’s latest offering, ‘David and Goliath.’ I was particularly inspired by his chapter on ‘Desirable Difficulties,’ including conditions such as Dyslexia (and probably ADHD). What we assume to be disadvantages...

How to really love your child, by Ross Campbell, MD

by Dr Brendan Belsham | Jun 16, 2013 | Recommended Reading

 Just finished rereading this classic by child psychiatrist Ross Campbell. What I really love about his contribution is the emphasis on building a strong foundation of unconditional love, without which all our strategies of behaviour modification are doomed to fail!...

Remembering Ritalin, by Dr Lawrence H Diller

by Dr Brendan Belsham | May 15, 2013 | Recommended Reading

A paediatrician with several decades’ experience in the field, Dr Diller interviews young adults who have been prescribed Ritalin and similar medications in their formative years. He also shares his own insights in an honest, candid manner. I found some of his...

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