Thomas Ramey Watson

Bullying

The Most Important Thing To Know About Parenting Sensitive Kids

The data supporting the idea that more sensitive, “vulnerable” people do worse than others do in bad conditions but better in good conditions is based mainly on studies of adverse conditions—and show repeatedly that the mere lack of bad, really trying conditions is enough to let orchids fare better than others do. In other words, …

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What Men Really Think About Mental Health Stigma

Talking about mental health is the first step to eliminating the negative stereotype around it — but for men, this can be particularly challenging. Approximately 6 million American men have depression each year, yet research shows many are reluctant to disclose their mental illness symptoms and are averse to seeking treatment. This is a dangerous …

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Too much TV time makes kids more vulnerable to bullying

Parents are busier than ever, juggling multiple responsibilities at home and work, all the while doing their best to raise a healthy, happy child. Sometimes a child’s favorite TV show can be the only time to catch a breath. And in a world of smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs, minimizing screen time has gotten harder …

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