Early adolescence, ages 11-15, is an important stage of development for boys because they are spending more time with peers, developing their unique identity and recognizing strengths. Adolescents are in Erikson’s stage of “identity vs. identity confusion” where heis looking to attain after exploration and soul searching. If an individual does not accomplish this inContinue reading “Social Skills Group for Boys 11-14”
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Katie’s Bookshelf – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
The 2008 book Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell takes a look at highly successful individuals or groups of people and explains the life events and circumstances that helped them achieve greatness. Gladwell showcases Canadian hockey players, Jewish attorneys, The Beatles, and Bill Gates to name a few. The book discusses a setContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf – Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell”
Katie’s Bookshelf – Room by Emma Donogue
I just finished reading “Room” by Emma Donogue. As a warning, this book is not easy to read because of the subject matter. It is narrated by 5 year old, Jack, who has been held in captivity his entire life. Jack lives with “Ma” who was kidnapped when she was 19 years old. Jack describesContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf – Room by Emma Donogue”
Boosting Social Skills For Boys Ages 7 – 10
Social skills are made up of interaction and communication with others. Social skills are put to use everyday. Boosting social skills for young boys is important at this stage of life because of their increased interactions with others, emergence of self-esteem and surge of social situations they are involved in. According to Erikson’s Stages ofContinue reading “Boosting Social Skills For Boys Ages 7 – 10”
Post Partum in Dads?
A study was done recently that reported 40% of dads who spank their 1 year olds are depressed. This brings light to a relatively new concept; post partum depression in dads. It is reported that more dads are feeling low after the birth of their child because of unemployment rates and increased time at home. Continue reading “Post Partum in Dads?”