Correcting behavior: The magic words that help kids cope with mistakes
Correcting behavior? Studies suggest the best approach is positive and constructive. When kids make mistakes, we should ask them to think about solutions.
Self-regulation
Spanking children: Why does it happen, and what are the effects?
Spanking children doesn’t help them learn self-control or social skills, and studies consistently show that spanking increases a child’s risk of developing behavior problems. But how can we be sure that spanking is harmful, and what can parents do instead when their children misbehave?
Spanking babies: Is it okay to spank an infant?
No, spanking babies is a bad idea. Our forager ancestors rejected it, and so should we. Here is why spanking is counterproductive – and damaging.
The hot-cold empathy gap: Why we underestimate our own feelings, and the feelings of others
People have trouble predicting their own feelings. No wonder they make mistakes interpreting the feelings of others. Learn about the hot-cold empathy gap and how we might overcome it.
Praise and intelligence: Why telling kids they are smart can make them act dumb
Telling kids they are smart might seem like encouragement, but it can backfire. Learn about person praise, process praise, and intelligence.