If you're like many digitally savvy Americans, it has likely been a while since you've spent much time writing by hand. The laborious process of tracing out our thoughts, letter by letter, on the page is becoming a relic of the past in our screen-dominated world, where text messages and … [Read more...]
Time-out under scrutiny: examining the relationships among the discipline strategy time-out, child well-being and attachment and exposure to adversity
Abstract Background Discipline is a crucial aspect of parenting, shaping child development and behaviour. Time-out, a widely used disciplinary strategy with a strong evidence-base, has recently come under scrutiny with concerns about potential adverse effects on children's emotional development … [Read more...]
Unpacking Grind Culture in American Teens: Pressure, Burnout, and the Role of Social Media
The teen years are often marked by heightened stress and increasing pressures. From personal relationships to future plans, teens must juggle expectations from family, teachers, friends, social media, and even themselves. These expectations build up and at times can become overwhelming. And young … [Read more...]
Perfectionism and the high-stakes culture of success: The hidden toll on kids and parents
Journalist Jennifer Wallace wanted to understand why studies were showing elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and related issues among kids in “high-achieving” schools—a topic she wrote on for The Washington Post in 2019. To learn more, she teamed up with researchers at the Harvard Graduate … [Read more...]
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