A great site for learning the art of persuasion and influence. If we’re going to have a successful movement, winning hearts and minds is imperative. Here’s an excerpt regarding using praise with children:
The danger of praiseIt is very easy to get praise wrong. |
New research from Penn State. http://news.psu.edu/story/497338/2017/12/13/research/father’s-rejection-may-increase-child’s-social-anxiety-loneliness
Our response? Doesn’t matter, still unethical.
This is the power of the moral argument, folks. It has to be prioritized over the argument for effect.
How many studies on spanking do we need to read? None. Do we need to be doctors of child development, or experts on the effects of spanking?… Read the rest
Was just reading that “The reason most frequently given (by 49% of parents) for limiting outdoor play was, “They may be in danger of child predators””. The data gives us a very different picture, as violence and abuse prevalence continues to drop.… Read the rest
Work from Peter Gray, a prominent researcher of homeschooling and un-schooling.
Three links here. Important stuff to know. If the types of abuse are more or less equally damaging, shouldn’t we oppose them both with the same vehemence? Where are the marches and charities to end verbal/psychological abuse toward children?
Studies like this, which tell us “it’s not just genetics” are always a relief. Actions you take today can shape your children’s personality.
Childhelp.org is hiring Therapists, Nurses, and even Ranch Hands in:
Hollywood, CA
Knoxville, TN
Beaumont, CA
Washington, DC
Lignum, VA
Phoenix, AZ… Read the rest