Wednesday, September 26, 2012

ADHD: biology or environment?

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When I write from my clinical experience as a behavioral pediatrician, I am careful to change identifying information to protect the privacy...
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Friday, September 21, 2012

Program inspired by Daniel Pearl teaches kids to use music for peace

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An extraordinary program,  Music in Common  (MiC), takes on particular significance in light of recent events in the Middle East, when a v...
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Never leave a child alone during a meltdown

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A commonly held belief among parents is that one should leave a child alone, or "ignore" him, when he is having a meltdown. Yet al...
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

A Conversation with Paul Tough: How Children (Don't) Succeed

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I had the privilege of speaking with Paul Tough on the very day that his new book How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power...
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Monday, September 3, 2012

Paul Tough Speaks at Harvard: How Children Succeed

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One of the highlights of Paul Tough's new book  How Children Succeed:  Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character  comes in the...
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Ritalin for all: the fallacy of simple answers

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I've been thinking about the phrase, "the fallacy of simple answers," in preparation for writing about a new book I was aske...
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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Weathering the storm of a meltdown leads to great rewards

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Whether your child is 3, 10 or 16, a meltdown can be among the most stressful parenting moments. Much has been written about this subject; s...
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