New York Times
June 10, 2011
Little Boys Need Comfort and Support
"Young children, especially boys, may need their parents' help working through angry or fearful emotions. If you punish toddlers for their anger and frustration or act as if their fears are silly or shameful, they may internalize those negative emotions, and that may lead to behavior problems as they get older," said Nancy McElwain, a U of I associate professor of human development.
The Gender Gap, The New Great Divide
More girls than boys are now completing highschool and attending college. What's up with that? Have the tables turned and now girls receive preferential classroom time, more praise for their compliance and ability to sit quietly and still better than boys, resulting in teacher favoritism? Is Title IX to blame?
Kids and Smoking
The Monster Inside My Son
An honest memoir from a mother of an Autistic son.
*Book Recommendation*