Saturday, February 23, 2013

On helicopter parenting

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Parental involvement can have a positive effect in their children's lives. In what some call the  Authoritative Parenting Style , the re...
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Reflection: On Soft and Gentle Things

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With respect to love, the Malagasy have a proverb which says: " Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding t...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

A Summary/Response to Christina Boufis’ “Yes, Girls get ADHD too”

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The following is adapted from a paper I wrote for Abnormal Psych Spring2013. Enjoy! I admit, when the condition ADHD (Attention Deficit H...
Friday, February 8, 2013

The Utility of Depression?

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The following is adapted from a paper I wrote for Abnormal Psych Spring2013. Enjoy! Does depression have uility? At first one might think ...
Saturday, January 26, 2013

Paul Tough's new book, "How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character"

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In September of 2011 we discussed an article from the New York Times Magazine by Paul Tough, dealing with the importance of resilience and...
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

10 Study Methods considered: A summary and reflection on "Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques, Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology"

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I recently uncovered an interesting monograph entitled, " Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques, Promising Di...
Sunday, January 20, 2013

On perspective in difficult times

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We've all had our triumphs, setbacks, and full-out defeats. Some days we revel in victory, and others we march the heavy plod of the hop...