It is an anxious era in American parenting, and at the root of that anxiety is an idea called the cognitive hypothesis. The cognitive hypothesis is a rarely-spoken-aloud belief that what a child needs to succeed in life depends almost totally on cognitive skill. Cognitive skill, as opposed to life [...]
For those of you who are not familiar with the name Paul Sterzing, he is a man who has greatly increased our understanding the correlation between the Bully and the Bullied. For those of you who do know who he is, his importance is obvious. For those of you who [...]
When your sweet and biddable child suddenly turns into a sullen teenager, spending more time with them may seem like the last thing either of you wants to do. But it will do them the world of good, US researchers say. They studied 200 families over seven years, and found [...]
Bullying is a growing problem, with bullying starting earlier – as early as kindergarten. Starting at a young age, there are ways you can prepare your children now so they don’t become bullies – or victims – later. Here are seven bully prevention tips for parents. Don’t Call it Bullying! [...]
1. Which kids need help with social skills and social boundaries? Many students, both with and without disabilities, have trouble with taking part in social interactions and understanding social boundaries. However, students who are in a category of special education, such as the ones listed below, are those who need the most [...]
