…hers, parents, and other perceived representatives of the system.” [http://www.thesavvystreet.com/the-case-against-homework/] Interesting. We seem to have created a generation of children whose aspirations and expectations are immensely high, but whose initiative and follow-through are incredibly low. More young people are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1930s. Yes, some of this is economic, but it goes deeper than tha… Continue reading →

…hers, parents, and other perceived representatives of the system.” [http://www.thesavvystreet.com/the-case-against-homework/] Interesting. We seem to have created a generation of children whose aspirations and expectations are immensely high, but whose initiative and follow-through are incredibly low. More young people are living at home with their parents than at any time since the 1930s. Yes, some of this is economic, but it goes deeper than tha… Continue reading →

…ist! Behavioral sciences writer Bruce Bower states in Science News Online (www.sciencenews.org) that “‘Intermittent Explosive Disorder’ features tirades, grossly disproportionate to the triggering circumstances, during which a person destroys property, tries to hurt or actually hurts someone, or threatens to do so. The expression of rage elicits a sense of relief, followed by remorse.” Well, today’s trendy psychological labels are nothing if not d… Continue reading →

…, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy and How to Tell the Difference” (available at www.DrHurd.com, by the way), outlines step-by-step methods of being brutally honest with yourself about what you’re feeling, including ways to challenge your feelings when they’re wrong. All this empowers you to live your life fully and take on challenges in spite of your fears. The most common mistake I see people make is to avoid things for no other reason than unfounded… Continue reading →

…leave the house, much less drive, shop or interact socially. The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (www.ocfoundation.org) defines OCD as a neurobiological (physical) problem, as opposed to a psychological (mental) one. But they also acknowledge that no genetic or other link to physiology has yet been established. Whatever the cause, all obsessions involve out-of-control thoughts or impulses to do certain things over and over again. Compulsions are t… Continue reading →