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Grandparenting, Part 4: How grandparents affect teen adjustment

In many families, grandparents play a significant role in children's lives. How does their involvement affect the emotional and social lives of teens?

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Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 17, 2009adjustment, emotional, grandparents, social, teenagersComment
Grandparenting, Part 3: When Grandparents Lose Contact With Grandkids

What are the emotional effects on grandparents when they lose contact with their grandkids? Research indicates that there is reason for concern and optimism.

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RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.September 16, 2009depression, grandchildren, grandparents, loss, RelationshipsComment
Grandparenting, Part 2: Anatomy of Grandparenting

Psychologists talk about the role of grandparents in child development.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 15, 2009Childcare, Development, generations, grandparenting, grandparentsComment
Grandparenting, Part 1: National Grandparents Day
RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.September 14, 2009grandchildren, grandparents, Parents, RelationshipsComment
Friday Fun: Can movies improve test performance?
AcademicsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 11, 2009Academics, achievement, exams, history, movies, test performanceComment
Do depressed moms have depressed kids?

Researchers followed mothers and their children for 15 years to investigate the potential impact of maternal depression on teenage adjustment. What they found was almost as surprising as what they didn't find.

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Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 10, 2009adjustment, depression, mothers, teenagers Comment
Can Viagra Improve Your Relationship?
RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.September 9, 2009couples, Relationships, sexual dysfunction, viagraComment
Anatomy of Personality
Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 8, 2009big five, personality, traitsComment
Is Your Pre-teen Happy With Their Body Image?
Physical HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.September 7, 2009body image, Children, obesity, Pre-Teens Comments
Is there a teaching strategy that works best?
AcademicsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 3, 2009achievement, authoritative, democratic, disruptive behavior, teaching style Comments
Dealing With Your Child's Academic Needs
AcademicsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.September 2, 2009Academics, Children, school, special education
Is homework helpful?
Is homework helpful?

At least one educator believes that homework has no long-term benefits, and may instead be harmful to kids.

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Academics, Does Homework Work?Dr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.September 1, 2009Children, teenagers, achievement, Academics, homework Comments
Anatomy of Three Things
Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 31, 2009conflict, depression, imaginary friends, Parents, preschool, teenagers Comment
Happy New Year!

Some Back-to-School tips for parents.

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AcademicsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.August 31, 2009Children, Parenting Ideas, schoolComment
Childhood Anxiety, Part 5: Taking action to control fear

When you avoid feared situations, they become scarier. Parents can take some steps to help their child face their fears and gain control of them.

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Childhood Anxiety Series, Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 28, 2009anxiety, childhood, exposure, fear, series Comments
Childhood Anxiety, Part 4: Controlling reactions to stress

The physical reactions to stress may seem mysterious to kids, but parents can help them learn to take control.

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Childhood Anxiety Series, Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 27, 2009anxiety, Children, Mental Health, Parenting Ideas, relaxation, series, stress Comment
Childhood Anxiety, Part 3: How Beliefs Affect Behaviour

Children's thoughts and beliefs can have a major impact on how they feel, but parents can help them gain greater control over negative thinking.

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Childhood Anxiety Series, Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.August 26, 2009anxiety, Children, cognitive behavioral therapy, empirically-based treatment, parental support, series Comments
Childhood Anxiety, Part 2: What can parents do?

Many psychologists help children to break negative feelings into thoughts, behaviours, and physical reactions. Parents can often help too.

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Childhood Anxiety Series, Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 25, 2009anxiety, Children, cognitive behavioral therapy, empirically-based treatment, parental support, series Comments
FA074 - Anatomy of Dining Out
Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.August 24, 2009Children, dining out, Parenting Ideas, restaurantsComment
Childhood Anxiety, Part 1: Definitions and Parent Concerns

Tips on how parents can identify anxiety problems in their children.

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Childhood Anxiety Series, Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.August 24, 2009anxiety, Children, empirically-based treatment, parent support, series Comments
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