An opinion piece on how some sexism persists in today’s society regarding parenting roles: http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/15/opinion/mccartney-working-parents-issues/index.html
Read More »On excessive internet use
March 13, 2013 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
An article on the idea of internet ‘addiction’ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danya-braunstein/internet-use-disorder_b_2758747.html
Read More »Chewing gum may help sustain attention
March 13, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A a new study from the University of Cardiff has shown that people who chew gum have an enhanced ability to concentrate over extended periods of time, along with the added benefit of quicker reaction times: http://io9.com/having-trouble-focusing-try-chewing-gum-453503432
Read More »The emotion wave
March 11, 2013 | metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
In order to learn to tolerate emotions, I find that it helps to think of them as if you are standing in the ocean, facing out to sea, with the water at about your waistline, your back to the beach. Now imagine that a wave is coming towards you. You cannot stop it. You cannot […]
Read More »Negotiating with teens
March 09, 2013 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This piece describes a strategy that might work with some teens: http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=43401
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