Bullying: How to fight back
Bullying affects all kids, be they victim or perpetrator, and all demographics, says Michele Borba, author and educational psychologist. Borba is the on-screen consultant to the new documentary, "Bullied To...
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Bullying: How to fight back
Bullying affects all kids, be they victim or perpetrator, and all demographics, says Michele Borba, author and educational psychologist. Borba is the on-screen consultant to the new documentary, "Bullied To...
Does technology make us lose patience?
In a world where a new laptop already seems slow, one wonders whether our ever-faster technology is creating a pervasive culture of impatience. Allan Lokos, who teaches patience as founder...
Grandparenting advice for a new century
Don't expect to find today's grandparents sitting still, unless they're updating their blogs, says Georgia Witkin, psychiatry professor at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, and senior editor of...
Coping strategies when you share custody and hostility
Parenting can be complicated, even when you love and respect your spouse. So imagine the challenge of creating a beneficial, peaceful environment for your children after a bitter divorce. "You...
Maximizing your time at a community college
If you've chosen to attend a two-year community college, with the dream of transferring to university later, how can you maximize your chances of making that happen? We chatted with...
A little advice before hitting the books too hard
If the refrain "I studied so hard, and it still wasn't enough!" sounds familiar, your student needs to study more efficiently. Anne Crossman, of San Francisco, taught English in high...
Parents as tutors: Author offers instruction
Tutoring your child does not mean greeting him in the morning with flashcards, says Marina Koestler Ruben, author of "How to Tutor Your Own Child: Boost Grades and Inspire a...
The path to happy
What is a happy life? Jack Bauer, associate professor of psychology at the University of Dayton, promotes scholarship and education on life's big questions. Unlike the character in the television...
Make math fun for kids, and watch the benefits multiply
Make math part of everyday life, and your 3- to 12-year-old will have much happier sailing through these years, says Rob Eastaway, co-author with Mike Askew of "Old Dogs, New...