You may have heard people use phrases like “out of control” or “wild” to describe kids who have a hard time controlling their emotions and impulsive behavior. If they’re talking about your child, you might wonder if your child has a disruptive behavior disorder or ADHD. You might even think disruptive behavior disorders and ADHD … Continue reading Is There a Difference Between Disruptive Behavior Disorders and ADHD – Amanda Morin
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Social Problems At School How & When To Jump In – Amanda Morin
Every situation is different, so there’s no set answer about how involved to get. There are many factors to consider in knowing how to help your child and It’s important for your child to learn coping and problem-solving skills. If there’s an academic problem at school, you may feel confident about when to jump in. … Continue reading Social Problems At School How & When To Jump In – Amanda Morin
Empathy Technologies Like VR, AR & Social Media Can Transform Education – Jennifer Carolan
In The Better Angels of Our Nature, Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker makes the case for reading as a “technology for perspective-taking” that has the capacity to not only evoke people’s empathy but also expand it. “The power of literacy,” as he argues “get[s] people in the habit of straying from their parochial vantage points” while … Continue reading Empathy Technologies Like VR, AR & Social Media Can Transform Education – Jennifer Carolan
Teens Are Being Bullied ‘Constantly’ on Instagram – Taylor Lorenz
No app is more integral to teens’ social lives than Instagram. While Millennials relied on Facebook to navigate high school and college, connect with friends, and express themselves online, Gen Z’s networks exist almost entirely on Instagram. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 72 percent of teens use the platform, which … Continue reading Teens Are Being Bullied ‘Constantly’ on Instagram – Taylor Lorenz
Teaching Kids About Boundaries and Consent – Bonnie J. Rough
As a growing number of #MeToo and #WhyIDidntReport stories have put a new focus on childhood sexual abuse, parents may have an urgent sense that they should frame conversations with their children about their bodies as safety lessons. But doubling down on warnings is the opposite of what children really need. In researching my new … Continue reading Teaching Kids About Boundaries and Consent – Bonnie J. Rough
Give Your Toddler a Roller Coaster Experience With a Laundry Basket – Michelle Woo
https://youtu.be/MGQ5W1Ri9mc When it comes to toddler hacks, this one has all the winning components. 1) You probably have the materials. 2) YOU GET TO SIT. And 3) It’s damn fun.Oklahoma City dad Terrance Gay gave his daughter Kayla a thrilling ride by placing her inside a laundry basket atop his knees as they watched a … Continue reading Give Your Toddler a Roller Coaster Experience With a Laundry Basket – Michelle Woo
Anxious Children – 4 Ways to Help by Lynda Monk
We should all be concerned and paying attention to the mental health of our children and youth within society. Evidence suggests that stress and anxiety are on the rise for today’s young people. Even young children between the ages of 2 and 5 are showing higher levels of emotional upset and anxiety (Statistics Canada). Many … Continue reading Anxious Children – 4 Ways to Help by Lynda Monk
Psychologists Have Surprising Advice for People Who Feel Unmotivated – Leah Fessler
Per traditional self-help narratives, if you can’t accomplish your goal, you should ask for advice. Find someone who has successfully landed the job, gotten the promotion, made the grades, achieved the weight loss, or created the financial stability that you want. Tell this person you’re struggling. Then do what she says. According to two leading … Continue reading Psychologists Have Surprising Advice for People Who Feel Unmotivated – Leah Fessler
Four Education Blogs to Explore this Back-to-School Season — Discover
Whether they tackle tough topics or inspire better learning habits, these sites prompt readers to think, question, and engage. via Four Education Blogs to Explore this Back-to-School Season — Discover Your kindly Donations would be so effective in order to fulfill our future research and endeavors – Thank you https://www.paypal.me/ahamidian
Teaching kids the importance of empathy can help shut down bullying | king5.com | Empathy Magazine
You have the school supplies purchased and loaded up in your child's backpack, ready to start the year on the right foot - but what about making sure your child is equipped with empathy? Establishing strong, successful relationships and friendships are vital to your child's development and growth. "Practicing empathy is really just watering the … Continue reading Teaching kids the importance of empathy can help shut down bullying | king5.com | Empathy Magazine