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**1. BEHAVIOR: ADD, ADHD AIDED BY ORGANIZATION TECHNIQUES. SHEILA MCCURDY, owner of CLUTTERSTOP: "Issues faced by those with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and learning disabilities are well known as more children and adults are diagnosed with the disorders. Difficulty with organization of thoughts, items and tasks is one of the most frustrating effects of the disorders -- for sufferers and families. Cluttering in the home or office is a typical problem for the millions of sufferers of such disorders, but there is help available." McCurdy says organizing your physical space is an important step in working and living in a less stressful environment.
**2. BEHAVIOR: EVOLVING FROM A VICTIM TO A SURVIVOR. MARY JO FAY, emotional abuse expert at OUT OF THE BOXX: "While no one likes to be a victim, it is a conscious choice to become a survivor. It takes determination to move on from a position of one where everyone wants to feel sorry for you and hold your hand, to one of regaining your strength and personal power after being victimized. If people remain victims for too long, they may drive others away after awhile. If they only choose 'survivorhood,' they will be amazed at how others gravitate to them and want to be just like them."
**3. FILM: PARENTS PREPARE FOR A DARK AND GLOOMY SUMMER MOVIE SEASON. BARBARA J. WILSON, Ph.D., standards board member of PSVRATINGS: "Movie critics forecast a season of cold, dark flicks to hit the big screen this summer that children will line up to see, including 'Batman Begins' (PG-13) and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (PG). Based on MPAA ratings, parents may allow their children see the summer blockbusters. Industry age-based ratings are not nearly enough for parents to make an informed decision, and these movies are perfect examples of why. Unlike independent rating systems, industry rating systems only advise consumers whether or not a movie is appropriate for a certain age range based on content."
**4. LEISURE: TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF BALLOON ARTS. IRINA PATTERSON, professional balloon artist and family-fun expert: "July 16 is the official release day for 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' by J.K. Rowling. My schedule is already chock-full of Harry Potter theme parties, where I will be twisting balloon sculptures of Harry Potter, his friends and enemies out of long latex balloons. But what is a balloon sculpture? Where do balloon artists come from? Where can you find them and how can you use them to make your next event fun?" Patterson, who says she's convinced that most people have never seen a pro balloon artist, is available to take the mystery out of balloon arts.
**5. LEISURE: THREE STEPS TO A GAME OF CATCH THIS FATHER'S DAY. MARTY SCHUPAK, president of the YOUTH SPORTS CLUB: "Playing catch with your child is not only a great activity for quality time this Father's Day, but it can also be an effective way to reinforce baseball-skill development. Throwing drills are among baseball's most popular drills because they don't require a regular playing field, so parents and kids can participate together in the backyard or neighborhood park. Throwing is a complicated motion. It is important to teach young players proper throwing form because it gets more difficult to correct their technique as they get older."
**6. LEISURE: THREE TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PUTTING SHOT. PAUL SCHEMPP, director of the sport instruction research laboratory at the UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: "The first step of the putting stroke is lightly gripping the putter in the palms of your hands. Next, set the putter face behind the ball so that it's square to the target line. Assume a comfortable posture, with arms and hands under your shoulders, eyes directly over the ball, knees slightly bent, and weight evenly distributed over both feet. To allow for a straight putt, shoulders, hips, knees and feet should be parallel with the target line. The good news is that putting is the easiest stroke to learn, practice and master."
**7. LEISURE: 'WEEKEND WARRIORS' MAY RISK HEALTH. KEVIN PLANCHER, M.D., M.S., FACS, FAAOS of PLANCHER ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, is a leading New York- area orthopedist, sports medicine expert, and official orthopedic surgeon of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams: "For 'weekend warriors,' sports enthusiasts who find little time to indulge in their favorite activities during the workweek but try instead to cram a week's worth of them into two short weekend days, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that any exercise is better than nothing. The bad news is that these 'weekend warriors' run a high risk of joint and muscle injuries as a result of their lifestyle. A number of factors conspire to make 'weekend warrior' activities more dangerous, and their injuries are most likely to occur in the joints and muscles of the knees, shoulders and elbows."
**8. RELATIONSHIPS: DIVORCE FOR NICE PEOPLE. SUSAN WILD, litigation attorney and co-author, with her ex-husband, of "The Unofficial Guide to Getting a Divorce," has a unique perspective on how divorce can be handled fairly, amicably, without great expense and, most importantly, without harm to the children: "Many divorces are long, drawn-out affairs that ultimately end in a whimper as both parties come to their senses. The successful divorce starts with a clear head and the ability to forgive."
**9. RELATIONSHIPS: REAL MEN DON'T SEE DOCTORS: GETTING BEYOND THE MYTH. DR. JUDITH SHERVEN, psychological expert: "Men think they're bulletproof; women know they're not. If a man won't discuss health issues, what can a woman do? He is half as likely as she is to get an annual exam or preventive care." Sherven, along with her husband and business partner Dr. Jim Sniechowski, can explain how partners can open dialogue to discuss sensitive health issues. Through role-play and useful tips, they can explain how to deal with issues openly -- so defensive behavior does not get in the way of an honest and caring discussion. Sherven and Sniechowski have appeared on over 900 television and radio shows, including "Oprah," "The View" and "48 Hours."
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