The stereotype of the school bully preying upon the weak student isn’t much of a reality among today’s youth according to new research. In a CNN study researchers surprisingly discovered there isn’t much difference between bullies and victims. Most bullying reflects what they call “social combat”. The prime motivation behind bullying appears to be social …
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What teachers really want to tell parents
Ron Clark writes one of the best editorials I have ever read. I agree that a parent should consider a teacher’s advice as they would a doctor or attorney. They are professional educators and have the objectivity, training, experience and knowledge we do not possess. Plus, they really do care for and love our …
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SpongeBob Deficit Disorder?
New study suggests fast-paced cartoons cause short-term attention and learning problems.
9/11/01
A parent’s struggle with explaining this event to his children.
Start strong
A slew of resources, advice and tips to ensure your child with ADD, ADHD or Learning Disabilities has a great school year. http://www.additudemag.com/channel/adhd-learning-disabilities/index.html
College professor’s video game addiction
An honest and eye-opening account of a man’s struggle with video game addiction. I was especially interested in how this problem manifested itself during his teenage and college years. He and his parents apparently normalized the behavior. We do that…don’t we? I agree that gaming can be a poor substitute for legitimate social relationships. Social …
First day of school
Hope everyone has a great first day! Here is my 3rd Grader.
ADHD on the rise
The CDC just released new data that indicates ADHD prevalence rose from 7% in 1998-2000 to 9% in 2007-2009. In the south and midwest prevalence increased to 10%. Critics and skeptics will argue it’s over diagnosis and misdiagnosis due to our search for easy answers to behavioral or attention problems along with an increasingly pill …
What happened to creativity?
Over the past 20 years creativity in American children has been on the decline according to a large study published in 2010. Blame the obsession with test taking in our schools, television, technology and our over scheduled lives which limits divergent thinking, novel ideas and imaginative and creative playtime for kids. Learn why time for …
vacation
I appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience while I am on vacation with my family. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call my office mgr, Catherine, directly at 972.313.0505.