Many of us grew up with our teachers having somewhat of a distant aura. I know in my school years I had very few relationships with my teachers because many of them appeared to be unapproachable. In fact I think most teachers were not allowed to get “too close” to their students. However the teachers […]
Relationships are Important for Teaching Effectiveness
Often teachers are told to spend more time teaching and less time creating relationships. In fact, some teachers are told not to have relationships with their students at all. I totally disagree and I believe most of the research in brain regulation, learning and good decision-making tells us that positive relationships are significant to the […]
Do Risk Factors in Adolescent Boys lead to Substance Abuse?
Some recent research has indicated that boys who have social difficulties are at higher risk for substance abuse. The research is published in the Journal of Early Adolescence and summarized in an article on StudyFinds website by Ben Renner. The article states, “Boys entering the sixth grade with simultaneously occurring social skill, anxiety, conduct, and […]
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