By Louise Kinross Black people in American counties with more Black primary-care doctors live longer, particularly in areas with high poverty rates, according to a population-based study published last week in JAMA Network Open. The study is the first of its kind. It found Black residents in counties with more Black...
© 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved #author-byline-block_6b3d96797f05567e66fc58bf3bca74af .author-byline-text{ font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); } Naps help babies learn and remember. In fact, babies may require timely naps to transfer new information and skills into long-term memory. Does this mean we should be forcing our babies to take...
Key takeaways for caregivers Fathers’ participation in shared book reading has important and unique contributions to children’s development. Fathers can successfully and effectively engage in shared reading with their children regardless of their own reading abilities or confidence with reading aloud. Fathers who view shared reading as part of their...
Can’t seem to make yourself fall asleep? I often hear individuals with ADHD say things like, “I want to sleep, but my body won’t let me” or, “It’s difficult to turn off my mind so that I can go to sleep.” Sure, keeping a regular wake schedule, expending energy throughout...
© 2010 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved #author-byline-block_2dfdafd11b42ddad83ce60a8ed8e61d1 .author-byline-text{ font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); } What is authoritative parenting? The authoritative parenting style is an approach to child-rearing that combines warmth, sensitivity, and the setting of limits. Parents use positive reinforcement and reasoning to guide children....
When it comes to women, work, and ADHD, it’s impossible to really dig deep without understanding the lingering biases that women and other underrepresented groups face. These biases, combined with the experience of being neurodivergent in a working world not made for them, create a perfect storm for masking, exhaustion,...
By Louise Kinross Frankie is an 11-year-old Irish girl who feels like an alien. She can’t stop talking and blurts out things at the wrong time, earning her the nickname “Freak” at school. “It feels like I’m speaking a different language,” she tells her mother. Frankie is the protagonist of...
Key takeaways for caregivers Mind-mindedness is the ability of parents to accurately read and label their children’s thoughts, feelings, and wishes. Both mothers’ and fathers’ mind-mindedness in the first years of children’s lives play an important role in children developing the ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Parents can...
You know we love our local camps and Curious Jane Camp is one of the most original. Yes, this interview is sponsored, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to learn all about their awesome girls camp just like our audience. Shelly interviewed Samantha Razook, founder and CEO of Curious...
Q: “I’m a college junior and always feel overwhelmed. I have so much work to do that I’m always busy, but it feels like I’m not making much progress. When I try to focus, I get distracted or interrupted.” — CollegeJunior Hi CollegeJunior: Have you ever heard the expression “in...
Photo of Jennifer Nunes (left) with son Dominic By Louise Kinross When Jennifer Nunes put her son Dominic to bed one night in 2018, he was a happy, healthy baby. So she was terrified to find herself riding in an ambulance with him the next morning. He’d suffered a severe...
Key takeaways for caregivers Parents who work outside of the standard Monday-Friday, 9-5 hours must strike a balance between their work schedule and the demands of parenting. Fathers’ parenting is often influenced by non-standard work schedules and some types of work, such as night shifts, may increase certain types of...
Key takeaways for caregivers Mothers and fathers show similar patterns of brain activity when exposed to stimuli from their infant. The observed brain changes occur in areas involved with reward, motivation, and empathy, and are associated with hormonal changes in moms and dads. Brain systems may reflect parental potential available...
Key takeaways for caregivers Supportive fathers influence their children in significant ways, including the development of cognitive and social skills. The positive impact of fathers is greater when fathers’ relationships with mothers are strong and supportive. Fathers can help their children’s development through supportive and involved parenting and engaging activities,...
As an educator dedicated to supporting students with ADHD and other learning differences, I’ve delivered many presentations over the years to teachers of students who learn differently. One training session, in particular, stands out. I desperately wanted to effect real change, and I remember putting immense pressure on myself to...
Some great 2023 April Easter Egg Hunts are starting April 1st! Trinity Grace Church Egg Hunt at Prospect Park. An annual outdoor scavenger hunt looking for a unique set of colorful Easter egg posters — created by artists at Trinity Grace Church — hidden throughout Prospect Park. It is free...
The word “shy” was affixed to my name in preschool, and I never fully shook it loose. It was a term that I internalized and grew to dislike. I felt that shyness kept me from forming close bonds, and people boxed me in by seeing me as such. When I...
Photo of Marcy White with son Jacob By Marcy White Food insecurity is something I never thought I’d experience. My family doesn’t struggle on a fixed income, and my 20-year-old son Jacob isn’t a fussy eater. He is medically fragile, and relies entirely on liquid nutrition. Since birth, Jacob has...
© 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved #author-byline-block_bb6eea05aa95936b6fee4fe925afb1d9 .author-byline-text{ font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); } Is your child afraid of the dark? Is your child’s fear severe enough to be considered a phobia? Here’s what research tells us about the signs and causes…and how to help kids to...
Key takeaways for caregivers It is important for fathers to begin bonding with their baby during pregnancy; singing, reading, and talking to their baby can support this early bond. Fathers can also talk with their partner and trusted others about their hopes and concerns for their baby during pregnancy as...
