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Getting With the Program: Sexuality Education in the 21st Century

Comprehensive sexuality education has helped bridge the divide in sex education. For most people, it is a reasonable middle ground.

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Parenting IdeasDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.February 9, 2010comprehensive sexuality education, kids, Parents, psychology, research-based, youthComment
Anatomy of Sex Ed (Episode 96)

Psychologists talk about how kids learn about sexuality at school and at home.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 9, 2010abstinence, psychology, research-based, sex, sex education, sexualityComment
How kids fool their parents

It's normal for kids to lie. Researchers have investigated how kids fool their parents and what to do about it.

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Parenting IdeasDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 4, 2010deception, lying, Parents, psychology, Relationships, research-basedComment
Knowing When You're Being Deceived Is Not So Easy

Studies show that people around the world believe they can tell when someone's lying. But is it true?

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RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.February 3, 2010deceiver stereotype, lying, psychology, Relationships, research-basedComment
Anatomy of Lying (Episode 95)

Psychologists talk about lying and how parents can respond to their kids' fibs.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 2, 2010honesty, lying, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, trustComment
Does the month of your birth affect IQ?

Are kids born in the summer smarter than those born in the winter, or vice versa? If so, why?

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DevelopmentDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 28, 2010cognitive development, psychology, intelligence, research-based, school performance, birth seasonComment
Is Loneliness Contagious?

Research shows that social isolation spreads within communities, and it can cause physiological problems.

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Behaviour, RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.January 27, 2010loneliness, psychology, research-based, social isolation Comment
Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 94)

Psychologists talk about recent research in psychology, including college students and spam, the spread of loneliness, and the link between month of birth and IQ.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 26, 2010intelligence, IQ, loneliness, month of birth, psychology, research-based, spamComment
Winter Blues, Part 3: How friendship and self-esteem affect SAD

The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 21, 2010depression, psychology, research-based, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, winter bluesComment
Winter Blues, Part 2: How Seasonal Depression Differs From Depression
Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.January 20, 2010depression, psychology, research-based, seasonal affective disorder, treatment Comment
FA Retro: Anatomy of the Winter Blues

Psychologists talk about the winter blues and how to cope with seasonal depression.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 19, 2010depression, psychology, research-based, seasonal affective disorder, winter blues Comment
When dreams go bad: 5 Tips for Parents

Nightmares are a normal part of growing up, but parents can help kids to cope.

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Parenting IdeasDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 14, 2010dreams, nightmares, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, sleep Comments
Dreams, Part 2: What Do Dreams Mean?

So what do dreams mean? The theories of Freud and the more modern day neuroscientists reflect two ends of a continuum.

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Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.January 12, 2010dream interpretation, dreams, psychology, research-basedComment
Anatomy of Dreams (Episode 93)

Psychologists talk about dreams and how parents can help kids cope with nightmares.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 12, 2010dreams, nightmares, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-basedComment
Compassion, Part 3: Are kids with ADHD less compassionate?

Kids with ADHD often have social problems - is it because they lack empathy?

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Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 7, 2010ADHD, compassion, empathy, peer relationships, perspective-taking, psychology, research-based, social problems Comment
Compassion, Part 2: How Compassion for Yourself Changes Your Life Experience

Research has found that self-compassion affects peoples' experience in significant and surprising ways.

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Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.January 6, 2010compassion, psychology, research-based, self-compassion Comment
Anatomy of Compassion (Episode 92)

Psychologists talk about compassion and how to encourage your kids to be compassionate.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.January 5, 2010compassion, compassionate, Development, emotional intelligence, empathy, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, self-compassionComment
Anatomy of Resolutions (FA Retro)

Psychologists talk about making and keeping New Years Resolutions.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 29, 2009life changes, new year, psychology, research-based, resolutions, weight lossComment
Santa Claus, Part 2: Should You Teach "Santa Clausology"?

Is there evidence that teaching about Santa Claus can harm your kids?

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Parenting IdeasDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 23, 2009Children, christmas, make believe, Parenting Ideas, psychology, religion, research-based, Santa Claus Comment
Santa Claus, Part 1: Anatomy of Santa Claus (Episode 91)

Psychologists talk about Santa Claus, and what happens when kids no longer believe.

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Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 22, 2009Children, christmas, kids, psychology, research-based, Santa Claus Comment
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