Page 16 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - February '25

Page 16, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
When Young Kids Hate Themselves

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., a young student to make statements such as they hate tutors and started three times a week tutoring. Once she
School Psychologist themself, they feel dumb, or they want to die. No student received our written report, the teacher helped get the
My first grader has wants to go to school and repeatedly fail. Furthermore, it child an IEP for school support. The IEP allowed the
recently said, “I hate is a giant red flag when your child’s teacher says your child school’s special education teacher to work with her in
myself” because she doesn’t is the lowest one in the class. Given these challenges, this addition to her private tutoring. Parents used children’s
feel smart. She says things young child’s self-esteem is at risk of long-term damage. books to help with her anxiety of being embarrassed for
are too hard and I can see As a concerned parent, you can provide your child her reading struggles. In a follow-up conversation, her
her getting discouraged. She with support and understanding. If you suspect an mom said she had renewed hope for her child’s future.
has trouble remembering underlying learning disability like dyslexia, our school We test students from age 2 through college for
letters, sounds, some neuropsychological testing provides answers. We also test dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and more.
numbers. She can’t keep up for processing problems such as a weakness in phonics Call us at (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or learn
with everyone. Her teacher development and memory. Once you understand the specific more at www.JimForgan.com.
says she is the lowest one in her class.” problem you can then provide the right treatment to help.
This concerned parent’s description of her child cried The testing revealed this child had dyslexia with
out for help and understanding. It is highly unusual for anxiety. Her mom followed up with one of the specialized
Oline Cogdill, Mystery And Theatre Writer

Critic, To Speak At Panhellenic Fundraiser In March

The Panhellenic
Alumnae of Palm Beach
County just announced
its guest speaker for
the Annual Scholarship
Benefit Luncheon will be
Journalist and Mystery
Writer, Oline Cogdill.
Cogdill has been with the
Sun Sentinel as a theatre
writer and mystery critic
for years, and she has
been the recipient of
several awards such as
the Raven Award for
her work. Cogdill will
speak at a luncheon in President of Panhellenic Alumnae, Susan Breece announced the guest speaker
the banquet room of Jeanne Hibbard, prepares to start for the March 8 upcoming scholarship
the North Palm Beach the Jan. 11 meeting. fundraiser while Libby Krape listens. In Cheryl Gooding holds the money house she Joyce Garberoglio and Julia Pichette
Country Club on US 1 the background are Stacey Easterling, created for members to place donations are comfortably awaiting the Jan. 11
in North Palm Beach at Margery Soffer, and Honnie McClear. inside as Patty Hiscock sits nearby. meeting to start.
11 a.m., and the public
is invited to attend.
The event benefits
women who reside in
Palm Beach County,
are presently in their
third or fourth year or
higher in an accredited
college or university
located anywhere,
have maintained a
3.0 GPA or above,
and show a financial
need. Applications
for these scholarships
are available on the Treasurer Nancy Stainback
Panhellenic Alumnae’s welcomed members to her home
website. in January.
As well as a luncheon
and guest speaker, there will be raffle and silent auction
items, a Lottery Hat, and a 50/50 cash prize, so attendees
are encouraged to bring extra cash in which to bid upon
these choices. For more information check the groups’
Facebook page.
Tickets are being sold in advance to the event for $60
per person, and they can be purchased from the Panhellenic
Alumnae of Palm Beach County members.