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The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction
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A new antidrug program recognizes how a child’s temperament drives his or her risk for drug use — and that different traits create different pathways to addiction. Read full article: The New York Times, “The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction”
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Can Teenage Defiance Be Manipulated for Good?
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Since there have been teenagers, there have been adults trying to control them. This study recasts adolescent defiance for adults. It depicts teenage rebellion as a potential asset to be cultivated, rather than as a threat to be quashed. Read full article: The New York Times, “Can Teenage Defiance Be Manipulated for Good?”
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Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure
One often believes that the longer we tough it out, the tougher we are, and therefore the more successful we will be. However, this entire conception is scientifically inaccurate. The very lack of a recovery period is dramatically holding back our collective ability to be resilient and successful. Read full article: Harvard Business Review, “Resilience…
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How Caring Less Can Help You Accomplish More
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It seems so counter intuitive: choose to be less concerned about something, experience more success with it as a result. Read full article: Mark’s Daily Apple, “How Caring Less Can Help You Accomplish More”
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When Your Child Is the Travel Agent
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“If kids are involved in the decision, they have ownership.” Though some experts caution that while involving children in planning is good, there are no precise guidelines. Parents should set limits appropriate to their own children. Read full Article: New York Times, “When Your Child Is the Travel Agent”
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Scientists Complete the Most Detailed Map of the Brain Ever
Researchers at Washington University published the “mos intricate” map of the human cortex to date. To many, the cortex represents the seat of human intelligence: not only does it process information from our various senses, it also drives higher cognitive functions, such as planning, strategy and self-control. Read full article: Singularity HUB, “Scientists Complete the…