Online Teaching: 5 Keys for Effectiveness
Here are five keys to teaching effectively in an online course environment. Read more ›
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Wise Words from Winnie the Pooh
Written by Cindy Lopez, Director, Community Connections
I have always been a big fan of Winnie the Pooh—so much wisdom and inspiration from a stuffed bear.
Here are some lessons from that bear—which one means the most to you? Read more ›
Thoughts From My Garage
Written by Ramsey Khasho, PsyD
It’s our eleventh day of “shelter-in-place.”
I’m working remotely from my garage, a makeshift office comprised of a dining room chair, portable folding table and a laptop. My wife, who is not a teacher, is in the house helping our three kids “distance learn,” trying to get them to focus on fractions and word problems. Read more ›
Why the Preteen Years Are a Critical Period for Brain Development
Aside from experiencing physical changes, preteens also undergo a brain growth spurt much like toddlers. Ron Dahl, who directs the Institute for Human Development at the University of California, Berkeley, argues that adolescence is actually a second opportunity to invest in children because of the enormous brain development during this period. Read more ›
NIH Study Suggests Children of Mothers With PCOS May Be at Higher Risk for Anxiety, ADHD
Children born to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be at higher risk for anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavioral problems, compared to children whose mothers do not have the infertility disorder, according to National Institutes of Health researchers. Read more ›
How Sleep Helps Teens Deal With Social Stress
A new Michigan State University study found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good — beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations. Read more ›
9 Tips for Raising More Empathetic Kids
In her book “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,” educational psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba lays out nine ways to raise kids who are more caring, compassionate, and concerned about others. Read more ›
Behavior Therapy for Children With ADHD [downloadable]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect a child’s ability to pay attention or sit still at school, and it also can affect relationships with family and other children. Read more ›
Behavior Therapy for Young Children With ADHD: An Overview for Parents and Caregivers [downloadable]
You can help your young child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by learning parenting strategies that encourage positive behaviors and discourage negative ones. Behavior therapy for young children with ADHD gives parents the knowledge and skills they need to help their child succeed. Read more ›
Reddit Teams Up With Crisis Text Line to Support Users Who May Be Suicidal or at Risk of Self-Harm
On March 4, 2020, Reddit announce that is has joined forces with Crisis Text Line, a text message based crisis support hotline, to provide counseling to users who might be at risk of self harm. Anyone on Reddit can now flag a fellow user who they think might be struggling with self-harm or suicide based on something they post on the site. Read more ›
