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Chris Croll Columnists Opinion 

Croll: Boy with ADHD and Tourette Syndrome is ‘That Kid’

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This interview with the mother of a child who has ADHD and Tourette syndrome is one in a series that profiles children who have conditions, diagnoses or temperaments that require specialized support from parents, teachers, coaches, therapists, friends, family members and other influential people in their lives. The goal of these profiles is to elicit greater empathy from the community for these high-needs children and their families.

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Ben Lenhart Columnists Opinion 

The Peoples’ Constitution: On Liberty

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Perhaps no word better defines America than “liberty.” Patrick Henry was not joking when he said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” His fellow patriots knew that if they failed in their fight for liberty from England, they would face death. Cherished by all Americans regardless of political leanings, liberty finds its foundation in the Constitution. This article looks at how liberty is protected by the Constitution and beyond.

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Chris Croll Columnists 

Croll: Living with Severe Food Allergies

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This interview with the mother of a child with severe food allergies is one in a series that profiles children who have conditions, diagnoses or temperaments that require specialized support from parents, teachers, coaches, therapists, friends, family members and other influential people in their lives. The goal of these profiles is to elicit greater empathy from the community for these “high-needs” children and their families.

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Ben Lenhart Columnists Opinion 

The Peoples’ Constitution: Brett Kavanaugh and the Next Supreme Court

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President Trump nominated federal judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. His nomination shines a bright light on a number of “hot” constitutional issues. Many news stories claim that Kavanaugh will fundamentally change the court’s position on key issues facing America. While steering clear of politics (a goal of this column), we try to separate fact from fiction on three important areas where Kavanaugh could have a direct impact.

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Columnists Opinion Parenting with Purpose - Neil McNerney 

McNerney: Video Gaming Disorder? What Parents Can Do

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There has been quite a bit of talk about the World Health Organization identifying a new disorder they are calling Gaming Disorder. The news of this disorder has been getting a lot of exposure recently with various mental health providers giving their opinion on whether it is a separate disorder or whether it is part of other addictive disorders.

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