Some Great Articles: September, 2024
A sampling of news related to well-being
I came across this image and marvel at how much the act of writing has changed.
I wrote my dissertation over 40 years ago on a typewriter only slightly more updated than this one. There were no delete keys for corrections. White-out and corrective tape made a mess. So each page had to be retyped without errors.
Sounds daunting. I know. But actually, it was a meditation on focus and being present in the moment. The slightest distraction would lead to a typing mistake and another crumpled paper on the floor. So I stayed focused on the rhythm of my fingers on the keyboard.
Writing, typing (keyboarding?) and publishing are so different now. Thousands of articles are available every day online and it can be hard to decide what to read, what’s worth your time and energy.
I am a picky and not particularly fast reader, so I am selective about what I read and where to invest my time. And I know most readers also have little time to waste. So, I wanted to share a feature I have offered through my Gifted Challenges newsletter: a monthly sampling of articles that I find interesting (and perhaps, you will, too).
But the list below goes beyond a focus on giftedness, neurodiversity, and education, and also includes articles related to well-being, health, relationships, parenting, and a psychological perspective on wellness.
September, 2024: wrap-up
How bad is social media for kids? Parenting and problematic social media use: A systematic review
If you choose to own a gun, is there ever a safe way to prevent harm? See this interesting study: Guns and kids: What is “responsible gun ownership?”
For those who want to nerd out, here is a study about brain changes during pregnancy: Neuroanatomical changes observed over the course of a human pregnancy.
While not intended as controversial, this overview of attitudes about gender is well worth the read: The new, relaxed model of masculinity
Much work is still needed to remedy the achievement gap: Explaining achievement gaps: The role of socioeconomic factors.
A helpful article about sensitivity in children: Are some children really more sensitive? Research says yes, but it varies by situation.
An engaging look at how men and women communicate so differently: What women really think about men’s ability to discuss emotional issues.
And just for fun: The 30 best comedy movies of all time.
And here’s some of what I’ve been up to… including a few of my recent articles:
An interview on the Turning the PAGE podcast: Back to School
Please share with others, and let me know your thoughts, opinions, or ideas related to the above. Have a good month ahead!
Warmly,
Gail
Thank you Dr. Post for sharing these resources. Since l am a parent of a 12 year old daughter, l am going to refer to these resources. In my role as a substitute teacher, l am going use these resources to grow both professionally, and as a mentor to students from various backgrounds. Equally important, l would like to reference these resources to help develop multiple perspectives when collaborating with my writing colleagues, when collaborating with my classmates. Beyond that, l would like to use these resources to help serve students who artistic/gifted, and l would like to reference these resources to help strengthen my understanding in the area of giftedness twice-exceptional. In summary, l would like to used these resources to help serve students in the general education learning environment.