Grit is the new buzzword in education thanks to the award-winning work done by psychologist and former 7th grade math teacher Angela Duckworth. Duckworth began studying grit — defined as persistence, determination, and resilience, or the quality of being able
Read MoreEvery story is composed of a few basic elements. I like to think of them (in no particular order) as places, people, prose, plot, and pacing—the 5 Ps! Which one is most important? Which one makes an average story good
Read MoreI can’t count how many people have told me that they have always wanted to write, but can’t seem to start. The reasons vary from I wasn’t an English major in college, to I can’t spell, or I just don’t
Read MoreMany parents who spank their children are well intended. They believe that spanking will curb undesirable behaviors and increase desirable ones. Because their parents did it to them, they think it can’t be that bad. They turned out OK, didn’t
Read MoreEveryone has his or her own reasons for writing. I’m pretty sure making a lot of money or becoming famous are long shots. If that’s your motivation, you might want to try the lottery—it’s easier and the odds are about
Read MoreWe all feel bored sometimes, and many experts and parents talk about the value of boredom. It’s true, children benefit from having to find ways to occupy their minds during unstructured time. In a world filled with constant stimulation and
Read MoreWhen someone mentions the words ‘heart health’ as related to exercise, most people assume that walking on the treadmill, elliptical, bike or step mill for twenty or forty minutes three to four times per week is the only way to
Read MoreStudies show that patients get about 15 minutes face-to-face with their physicians during office visits, and a recent study found that patients in hospitals may only get an alarming eight minutes. Parents are patient advocates, and they need to come
Read MoreOver the past few decades numerous studies have investigated the negative consequences of gaming, including depression, violence, and addiction. Recently researchers have taken a closer look at past studies and are conducting new ones that indicate video games might actually
Read MoreBy Nick Cerone – ‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of other people, your resolution probably has something to do with improving your health and fitness. The problem with these types of resolutions is that
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