A good website for writing projects

Here's an op-ed that suggests that our approach to education is cheating children.

Wonderful basic description of how genes work

What if we could skip our senior year of high school?

A blog devoted to allowing children to experience childhood without the stifling interference of overly worried parents.

Daily blog on parenting issues

Recent research shows that the assumption that monozygotic twins share 100% of their DNA proves false. Never assume

This is a blog that attempts to examine some of our most cherished assumptions about children and child-rearing. Very research-based, but fun!

A new version of the Diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals proposes changes in the diagnosis of autism.

This opinion piece by the father of an autistic daughter applauds the proposed change in diagnosis of autism.

A comprehensive article from the Sunday NYTimes Magazine about the increased incidence of the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in children. Includes descriptions of two families coping with very disturbed children, and discussion of the issues important in evaluating whether bipolar disorder is an appropriate diagnosis for a child.

A blog that straddles the worlds of psychology and neuroscience. I challenge you to glance through this and NOT find something fascinating.

So who's ahead of us? Be sure to click on the Multimedia link on the left side on this page.

I don't know what I would do without this radio program; it is addictive and often relevant to psychology students. Try the free pod-cast called Unconditional Love and the one called 81 Words.

Wow, what a bonus! A special NYTimes section on Monday 9/15/08 has individual articles on diet and behavior, insomnia, day care, discipline and much more. Check it out! The link leads you to the main page and then you can choose an interesting topic.

Advice from a pediatrician.

Easily understandable guide to the most common genetic disorders

Should people get rewarded for things that they need to do anyway? An eminent psychologist argues that to do so is a mistake. See if you agree.

In 1953 a young man, known henceforth by his initials HM, underwent radical brain surgery to contain his worsening and deadly epileptic seizures. The surgery made him permanently unable to transfer information from short term memory to long term memory. He has probably taught neuroscience more about the nature of memory than any other person. In this story, we hear him interviewed for the first time. HM, identified as Henry Molaison after his death, died in December 2008.

Describes a program for parents whose fetuses are expected to die right before or after birth--part of the hospice movement. Be sure to watch the video!

This is a fun site that explains the neuropsychological effects of commonly abused drugs: which neurotransmitters are affected, where the effects in the brain are. Added is a little music and some very cute graphics.

In the late 1960's Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein, identical twins who were put up for adoption, were separated and sent to different homes to be reared. Unbeknownst to them or their adoptive parents, they were studied to discover the relative contributions of nature and nurture. They discovered one another in 2004. Listen to them speak.

Wonderful site that explains behavior genetics, dna, chromosomal abnormalities and common genetic disorders.

Explore this web-site for useful information for yourself, friends or family members. This link goes to a site about coping with trauma.

Presents evidence that children's tendency to reject new foods has a genetic basis.

development from conception through the fetal stage in pictures and words. neat site!

The title says it all: Freud Is Widely Taught at Universities, Except in the Psychology Department.

Description of the classic Prisoner Experiment by the eminent psychologist and former American Psychological Association president, Phillip Zimbardo. He's a wonderful speaker, and he explores the relationship between his study's findings and the Abu Grehb scandal in Iraq. When you arrive at the website, scroll down to the bottom segment and click Listen.

Simply the best and most interesting science program anywhere. Check the archives on Stress, Memory and anything else that strikes your fancy. You can download podcasts of the programs for free.

A collection of lectures/demonstrations by eminent thinkers in technology, entertainment and design. Pick a talk and see if you don't get captivated. Ask me for recommendations! You can subscribe to the podcast of this on iTunes; just type in Tedtalks in the search engine of the iTunes store.

Interesting public radio segment on Love and Attraction with anthropologist Helen Fisher. When you go to the website, click on the segment entitled Please Explain

I don't know what I would do without this radio program; it is addictive and often relevant to psychology students. Try the free pod-cast called Unconditional Love and the one called 81 Words.