Teen drug use and sleep loss are contagious

Sleep loss and drug use spread through teen social networks.

BehaviourDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.April 1, 2010drug use, psychology, research-based, sleep, sleep problems, social networks, teenagers Comment

Dentists Can Help Detect Early Signs of Eating Disorders

A new study has uncovered an early sign of problem eating that is more easily detectable and visible to others.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.March 30, 2010dentist, early intervention, eating disorders, psychology, research-based, teenagers Comment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 101)

Psychologists talk about recent research, including the spread of drug problems in high schools, eating disorders, and engaging in risky behaviours.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 30, 2010dental problems, drug use, eating disorders, psychology, research-based, risky behaviours, sleep problems Comment

Is your childcare time spent as a chauffeur?

Mothers may be spending more time driving to improve their kids' college applications.

Academics, RelationshipsDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 25, 2010Childcare, College, college applications, education, parent-child relationship, psychology, research-based Comment

Emotional Kids in High and Low Stress Environments

Highly emotionally reactive people tend to have more daily problems, but this is not always the case.

Academics, BehaviourDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.March 23, 2010Academics, anti-social behaviour, emotional reactivity, family adversity, psychology, research-based, stressComment

Anatomy of 100 Episodes (Episode 100)

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Family Anatomy podcast.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 23, 2010Family, Family Anatomy, Parenting Ideas, Podcast, psychology, research-basedComment

Teaching Kids Responsibility: Expert Advice on How to Raise Responsible Kids

We should be teaching our children to be responsible. But how do parents go about it?

Parenting IdeasDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.March 18, 2010Children, Parents, psychology, research-based, responsibilityComment

The impact of chores on self-esteem

Chores may be an important factor in the development of self-esteem.

Parenting IdeasDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 17, 2010chores, mastery, psychology, research-based, responsibilities, self-efficacy, self-esteem, teenagersComment

Anatomy of Teaching Responsibility (FA Retro)

Psychologists talk about teaching kids responsibility by giving them chores.

BehaviourDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 16, 2010chores, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, responsibilityComment

Does Ritalin Improve Academic Performance?

If Ritalin helps your child focus in class, he or she should learn more. But are parents correct in this assumption?

Academics, Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.March 9, 2010Academics, ADHD, medication, psychology, research-based, RitalinComment

Do colicky babies have sensory processing problems?

Some researchers offer hope for the parents of colicky infants, who may have sensory processing problems.

BehaviourDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 10, 2010aggression, behavior, colic, coping, infants, psychology, research-based, sensory processing, sensory processing problems Comment

Anatomy of Mental Health (Episode 99)

Psychologists speak to Dr. Michael Cheng about anxiety, sensory processing problems, and mental health resources.

Mental Health, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 9, 2010anxiety, ementalhealth, Mental Health, psychology, research-based, sensory processing, sensory processing disorder Comment

Teaching Leadership and Empathy with Crafts

Eight and nine year-olds can learn important lessons from teaching preschoolers about crafts.

DevelopmentDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 3, 2010crafts, empathy, leadership, mentor, peer mentor, Preschoolers, psychology, research-based, scaffolding Comments

Is Nature Art Preferred or Therapeutic For Kids?

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.March 2, 2010adults, art therapy, Children, kids, psychology, research-based, stress Comment

Anatomy of "No Time for Flash Cards" (Episode 98)

Psychologists speak with educator and mother, Allison McDonald, creator of No Time for Flash Cards.

Parenting Ideas, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 2, 2010Allison McDonald, crafts, experiential learning, No Time for Flash Cards, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-basedComment

Have your kids witnessed bullying?

Researchers have found that bystanders may be invisible victims of bullying.

Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 25, 2010bullies, bullying, bystander, Children, Mental Health, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, substance useComment

The Power of "We"

Researchers have contrasted couples that use "we" to describe themselves versus those that use "you and I".

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.February 24, 2010couples, marriage, psychology, Relationships, research-based, satisfactionComment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 97)

Psychologists talk about recent research, including the impact of witnessing bullying, the effects of having kids on life satisfaction, and the language couples use.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 23, 2010bullying, Children, couples, language, life satisfaction, psychology, research-based, witnessComment

Can Teen Romantic Love Reduce Crime?

Researchers have looked at possible positive effects of teen romance.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano, C. Psych.February 16, 2010crime, love, psychology, Relationships, research-based, teen romance, TeensComment

Anatomy of Childhood Crushes (FA Retro)

Psychologists talk about childhood and teenage crushes.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 16, 2010childhood, crush, love, psychology, research-based, teenageComment