Dr. Cale’s Blog

Here’s the bottom line:  Lots of words…means the words get diluted.
The tendency is to think that words change behavior.  Let’s be real about this…if words worked…I (and all other Psychologist) would be out of business…
If words are constantly flowing out of your mouth…you will find several things unfolding over the years.  These will be….

You have […]

I applaud your parenting! It is a very hard thing to admit “our babies” can be less than perfect, but by recognizing it, you now have the opportunity to emphasize the valuable lessons you are focusing on. By accepting the criticisms of those in proximity of your kids (when offered in a caring mannor) you were modeling […]

Since September, my next door neighbor has been watching my 2 sons (8 & 9 yrs) after school.   My neighbor is deaf, she easily reads lips and can speak - somewhat.  She also has a 3 year old daughter.    A few weeks ago she sent the following e-mail to me at work: (condensed version)
I didn’t sleep well […]

A divorced mother wrote to me with the following question:
 
“Dr. Cale, It’s mothers day, and I awaken to my 13 year old daughter who doesn’t even grunt at me.  I am worried.  My daughter does nothing around the house, and shows no appreciation for anything I do.  I am divorced, spend most of my money trying to provide for […]