The catch-phrase these days is "behavioral therapy" or “behavioral modification.” Professionals often recommend a "behavioral plan" as a first step if a child begins to "act out" (behave badly.) People like it because it makes behavior seem measurable and observable. If your child inappropriately calls out answers in class over... read more →
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Since the beginning of thinking about the mind and behavior, philosophers and doctors have been arguing about whether our abilities and choices are determined by our biology (“they are from a bad family”) or our experiences (“they have had a hard life.”) Many contemporary researchers believe it is both,... read more →
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MISSION: A research-based primer of insights from Human Development for Parents. There is no parenting manual; there are many successful approaches. Unfortunately, when problems start to arise, people of all sorts seem to think they have an answer for you. Many times they speak to you as if you should... read more →
