Psychologists talk about the effects of maternal depression, myths about Viagra, and homework.
Psychologists talk about the effects of maternal depression, myths about Viagra, and homework.
In September 2006, Maclean’s magazine (which might be considered Canada’s version of Time Magazine) ran a cover story with a provocative title: “Homework is Killing Kids (and it’s not making them any smarter either).” Inside was an interview with Alfie Kohn, an outspoken former teacher and author of The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get [...]
If your child gets headaches or eye strain during homework time, or even if he or she has reading problems, optometrists suggest an eye exam. As many as one in twenty children suffer from “convergence insufficiency”, in which the eye muscles must work harder to focus on text. The eyes have to turn slightly inward [...]
As the school year ends, Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about learning differences and some of the choices faced by parents.
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