“Just because you feel it, doesn’t mean it’s there.” -Radiohead [i] * * * * “No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.” Occam’s Razor * * * * “The problem is not what you look at, but what you see.” -Henry David Thoreau * * […]
Read More »Thoughts on perspective
June 30, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Same sex parents
June 25, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Scientists agree that children raised by same-sex couples are in no way significantly different than children raised by parents of the opposite sex, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Oregon professor. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/06/25/no-difference-in-kids-with-same-sex-opposite-sex-parents-study-finds/
Read More »The value of one friend
June 25, 2015 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
According to a new study out of Sussex University, having just one good friend can be enough to help teenagers from tough backgrounds overcome their problems: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3138496/One-BFF-need-Study-finds-teenagers-benefit-having-one-close-friend-big-gang.html
Read More »On parenting
June 24, 2015 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A heartfelt opinion piece by a parent on balancing limits/discipline with freedom to have fun and be kids: http://www.mommy-ville.com/i-wish-my-kids-could-just-be-kids/
Read More »On worriers
June 24, 2015 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
An interesting study suggests that people who tend to worry also tend to be of higher intelligence, and posses other advantages: http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/worriers-are-more-perceptive-and-more-intelligent
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