Erik A. Fisher, Ph.D.

Articles and Tip Sheets

Recent Articles featuring Dr. Fisher

Staten Island Advance -2/5/08 - The Fears of Fatherhood

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 10/10/07 - Child psychologist: A lot of what I say isn't ... new

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 10/11/07 - Child shrink Fisher: 'Don't blame kids for your mood'

Education.com - The Art of Communication

Education.com - Power Struggles with Your Kindergartener: How to Curb Dishonesty

Published and Unpublished Articles by Dr. Fisher

Feb 2008 - Island Family - Teen Blogging: the pros and cons (online)
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SEPT 2007 - New York Daily News- "Make flight plan for child care"

Spiritual Issues in Psychology This is an article on Spirituality and related issues in Psychology. Published in The Georgia Psychologist.
The Mountain Revisited This is a story about my climb up a mountain in Alaska and my being open to what life can teach us through our experiences if we have our eyes open. Published in Gwinnett Magazine

Mean What You Say and Say What You Mean This article discusses the semantics of the language of emotion and how what we say contributes to what we and others feel.

Teaching Your Children Values Through Volunteerism This article discusses parents modelling productive altruistic behaviors for their children through volunteering time with charities.

The Write Consequence for Your Child This article provides an alternative essay writing consequence to some punishments.

Tip Sheets

Have You Done Your Homework? This is an article that reflects on the past year since September 11, 2001 and if it changed your life.

Caring for Your Kids, Caring for Yourself This is an article that provides tips and strategies to address issues related to the terrorist attacks in September, 2001.

What Are You Going to Do About It? This article provides a challenge to others to look at their life differently.

The Image Turned This poem provides a a reflective look at life changes.

ADD Booklet This is a Comprehensive educational booklet on Attention Deficit Disorders and related issues.

Behavioral Chart This is a sample comprehensive behavioral chart and manual to aid with teaching organizational skills with families.

Tips for Challenging Children This tip sheet is primarily for parents and adults who work with children.

Tips for Challenging Parents This tip sheet is primarily for teachers and professionals who have interactions with parents of students.

Steps to Complete a Project This tip sheet provides a structured way to complete a complex project for children through adults.