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Combating Test Anxiety

April 27, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

You may know (or remember) the feeling – you have a big exam coming up, you’ve studied for hours, but when you finally sit down […]

Filed Under: Educational Support, Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Negative Moods & Emotions, Parenting, Parenting - Book & Media Recs, Uncategorized

Motivation and Organization for Adolescents

March 4, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

Motivation and Organization for Adolescents! In my last post, I discussed the difficulties parents and children often experience with staying organized and managing a hectic […]

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Alternatives to Time-Out

December 3, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving full of gratitude and savoring! This week, I am following up to my last post about how […]

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The Keys to Being an Effective Parent

November 6, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks 3 Comments

As parents, we all try to do our best to do a good job. But with thousands of books on the topic of parenting as […]

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The Road to Expertise – Nature or Nurture?

October 16, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks 2 Comments

“America’s Got Talent!” proclaims the title of the popular TV show. A more provocative question is, “Does anyone have talent?” A dichotomy regarding expertise exists, especially in […]

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A Response to the “Tiger Mother” and a Thanks to Disney

October 2, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks 2 Comments

First, before I jump into this topic, I want to apologize for the long delay since my last blog. I recently had a third child, […]

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Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Myla Kabat-Zinn (book recommendation)

July 28, 2010 by Dr. Pittman McGehee Leave a Comment

In this book, Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of the key figures in bringing mindfulness to the western world, and his wife Myla, tackle the task of […]

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Book & Media Rec)

June 12, 2010 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I recently finished the unabridged audiobook of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink (read by the author). Although much […]

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"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell (book recommendation)

January 2, 2009 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I recently finished Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, Outliers. I highly recommend it as an enjoyable and informative read. In this book, Gladwell engagingly analyzes what it takes […]

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