HelpMeSara: Podcasts with Sara Dimerman
Am I a Normal Parent? Reassurance and Advice You've Been Looking For
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lana Feinstein
Over the course of this episode you will learn more about what defines a normal parent, whether or not "normal" is all that its cracked up to be, what thoughts, feelings and behaviours you share in common with others, and more.
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Parenting a Distractible, Inattentive or Hyperactive Child
If you're concerned that your child may be more distractible, inattentive or hyperactive than the average child his or her age, then you'll want to listen to this episode. You will learn more about why this happens, what to do and not to do about it and what resources and supports are available to you and your child. Hear Sara Dimerman in convesation with Carol Barber and Kate Davidson, members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
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About Sara...
Sara Dimerman was born in South Africa and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1977. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, in 1982, and then obtained a Master's level Diploma in Assessment and Counselling from the Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto, in 1988. Ten years later, following months of intensive study and successful passing of written and oral examinations, Sara was designated the title of Psychological Associate (C.Psych.Assoc.) by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
In 1990, Sara founded the Parent Education and Resource Centre in Thornhill, Ontario. As Director of the Centre, Sara administrates all projects run out of or in association with the Centre. Her private practise, out of the Parent Education Resource Centre, includes counselling and consulting with and in regards to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. The Parent Education and Resource Centre offers counselling, parent education, and other psychological services all under one roof. Registered Psychologists assess children and adults for intellectual strengths or weaknesses, emotional concerns, and learning disabilities.
In 1997, the Parent Education and Resource Centre was voted as offering the best parenting course in Thornhill, Ontario by the Post Newspaper.
In 1996, the Parent Education and Resource Centre received a recognition award from the York Region Healthy Community Coalition for its outstanding contribution and commitment to healthy communities. In April 2004, at the York Region's In Celebration of Women awards ceremony, Sara received an Education Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sara is a well known author and lecturer on parenting and family issues. writes articles and columns for several newspapers and magazines across Canada and the United States and also authored The Parent Tutor, a parenting program on computer software.
Sara is the child and family therapy expert at www.canadianparents.com and contributes to other websites including kidsaroundcanada.com, changinglanes.ca and newmarketbaby.ca. She is regularly quoted in newspapers and magazines, and has appeared on radio and television shows across North America (visit the Media & Appearances page for a full list).
Sara is the author of 'Character Is the Key' (Wiley & Sons, Canada, 2009) and 'Am I a Normal Parent?' (Hatherleigh Press, New York, 2008).
Sara considers herself blessed with a very supportive family - her husband and two daughters - all of whom inspire her with a steady stream of stories to write about.
