Do punishments actually work better than rewards?

November 23, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

New research appeared to suggest yes… or was this a statistical illusion? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tSqSMOyNFE

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The benefits of moderate video game use

November 21, 2013  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

New research shows that, in addition to benefits in multitasking and reflexes, playing video games can help combat dyslexia and benefit mood and encourage relaxation through socialization, when done in a moderate amount. http://www.iflscience.com/technology/can-video-games-create-sharper-mind http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/34550/title/Playing-for-Words/

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Imperfect memories

November 21, 2013  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

New research further supports that we are all susceptible to false or altered memories: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/11/how-many-of-your-memories-are-fake/281558/ And some previous research on the same subject: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/09/memories.aspx

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Be Careful what you wish for…

November 19, 2013  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens,metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

Be careful what you wish for When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see that one that has been opened for us. -Helen Keller Some years ago, I had the pleasure of attending a speaker series of famous accomplished women […]

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For impulsive kids

November 12, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A great product to help control access to treats, video games, or other privileges: http://outgrow.me/collections/all/products/the-kitchen-safe

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