A new researcher is looking at how self control (the ability to resist momentary distractions or temptation) and grit (the disposition to pursue long-term goals with passion and perseverance sustained over time) are both essential traits for high achievement, and she exploring how people might improve these traits in themselves or others: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/12/high-achievers.aspx
Read More »Messiness
December 06, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests that messiness can promote creativity and learning: http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/12/messy-kids-learn-more/282095/ http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/uoi-mcm112613.php
Read More »Content change
December 03, 2013 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
Due to the demands of my clinical practice, it has become necessary to alter my activity on the blog. I will have to reduce the amount of original content that I am writing for the time being. I will of course continue to post links to important resources, articles, studies, etc. And I will begin […]
Read More »Teens and sexting
December 02, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests that teens will ignore adults’ warnings about sexting, but will listen more if it is peers giving the warnings: http://www.medicaldaily.com/teenagers-listen-peers-when-it-comes-sexting-264112
Read More »The Teenage Brain
December 02, 2013 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A new article on how our growing understanding of teens’ brains can help explain why they behave so differently than adults: http://io9.com/the-neuroscience-of-why-teenagers-behave-the-way-they-d-1474948786
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