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Comment on Should You Raise or Lower Expectations? by Dr. Melisa

Dr. Melisa — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:16:56 +0000

Thanks for your interest! Most of the work was done by Irving Kirsch in the mid 1980s, but there is plenty of additional research validating his theories. This article, although a decade+ old, is a nice summary: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/the-power-of-suggestion-what-we-expect-influences-our-behavior-for-better-or-worse.html

Comment on Should You Raise or Lower Expectations? by Michelle Kagarmanov

Michelle Kagarmanov — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:53:09 +0000

Hello!
Do you have further reading to recommend on the research you mentioned? Thank you! I appreciate the topic!

Comment on No Brothers? by Tony Brumfield

Tony Brumfield — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:15:39 +0000

When I was young, I loved looking at National Geographic and nudist magazines to see what other people’s bodies looked like, not just White European bodies. And it was a valuable lesson for me to see that nudity doesn’t necessarily have any sexual meaning, usually doesn’t.

Comment on The Sexting Talk by Dr. Melisa

Dr. Melisa — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:05:25 +0000

In reply to Viviane. I'm so glad it's helpful and hope it sparks some great conversations!

Comment on The Sexting Talk by Viviane

Viviane — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:27:37 +0000

Thank you for this article. We have talked to our daughter and son about this, but it’s nice to get a refresher and bring the subject up again. I truly appreciate all the work you do here in Girlology! Cheers, Viviane

Comment on The Sexting Talk by Girlology, Inc. » Build Her Social and Emotional Safety Net for Middle School and Beyond

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:21:47 +0000

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Comment on The Sexting Talk by Jeannie Blinson Thomson

Jeannie Blinson Thomson — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:03:46 +0000

Thank you so much for this frank discussion and for covering all the topics that current parents have to navigate. Your articles offer proactive solutions that I have implemented even though I thought “he’s too young to have this discussion”, but it is always better to be proactive than reactive. Thank you!!

Comment on Five Essential Back to School Chats by Tam

Tam — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:25:32 +0000

Great post. Will be including the council of elders and include self love in your self talk with our kids. Thank you!

Comment on When Is the Right Time to Tell Your Child about Sex? by Girlology, Inc. » Four Lessons I Learned After Telling My Kids about Sex

Girlology, Inc. » Four Lessons I Learned After Telling My Kids about Sex — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:34:28 +0000

[…] So here’s how it went at my house (I had this chat with each of them at age 8– I know, but I explain that HERE): […]