Should parents get involved in doing their child’s homework?
A number of parents who seek help at the Ateneo Bulatao Center say this: "Why do my children need so much assistance with homework and projects? I did everything for myself in school and I did ok!" A question to ask: What is the parent's underlying narrative? Is...
Thought of the Day: Depression and the practice of mindfulness
A core problem of depression is ruminating thoughts, where one becomes caught up in distressing or pessimistic thinking, which then leads to emotional distress. Mindfulness meditation strengthens the capacity to detach from distracting thoughts. Hence, a regular...
Thought of the Day: Relationships matter to your grey matter
Did you know that significant relationships, especially in your formative years, shape of the brain? For example, clinical studies (like those of Dan Siegel, researcher and psychiatrist) have shown that those who have experienced avoidant relationships, where...
Thought of the Day: When your child says “I’m just not good at this”, what should you say?
Parents get anxious and frustrated when they see that their child does not put effort into schoolwork. Of particular frustration is the learned helplessness that children exhibit when they claim that “I’m just dumb at math (or some other subject)” and give up easily....