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Child Psychologist; Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School; Author; New Book -Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle You Child’s Motivation @guilford www.ellenbraatenphd.com
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When an attempt was made on Donald Trump’s life, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris immediately issued statements condemning the shooting and all political violence. The fact that Donald Trump hasn’t said a word about the arson attack on Gov. Shapiro and his family tells you all you need to know.

submitted 4 hours ago • 83 comments

This incoherent babble isn’t normal and symptoms like this aren’t typically due to just one single diagnosis. No. I am not diagnosing him, but I am saying these are signs of multiple complex issues.

submitted 8 hours ago • 1 comment

Men can also vote for candidates who support paid parental leave and affordable, high quality child care.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

The ninth Commandment is not getting the attention it deserves.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Rats. I bought the youngest generation of my family screwdrivers for their Easter baskets. Guess I’ll have to buy some chocolate.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

This travesty is on the 52 republicans who voted for complete incompetence. The man knows nothing about science.

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

A gazillion!

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

Oh. Sweet lord.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

Marth Stewart went to prison for insider trading on *one* stock. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought *17* stocks just before Donald Trump declared his "pause" in tariffs that caused those stocks to rise in value. How many others were tipped off? How many stocks did Donald buy? Ivanka? Mike Johnson?

submitted 2 days ago • 231 comments

"The 2024 election wasn’t a restaurant where you could order cheaper eggs but politely ask for the server to hold the fascism. You’re still getting the fascism, and your eggs aren’t just overpriced now, they’re broken and rotten." -- @playtyperguy.com

submitted 2 days ago • 380 comments

Reminder that we should not be taking medical advice from a man with a law degree. “I saw her medical record,” said a man WITH NO KNOWLEDGE TO EVALUATE A MEDICAL RECORD.

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

Art of the Deal

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

Genetics. Better identification. Changes to how we define autism spectrum. There. I solved it and it’s only April.

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

Scientifically illiterate too.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

As a scientist who studies childhood disorder, this mystery is no mystery. RFK is woefully unqualified for this job. There are no “exposures.” He is scientifically illiterate.

submitted 3 days ago • 5 comments

Tell me I’m a good boy.

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

This for 4 endless years.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

It’s a curse to be born in interesting times but a bigger curse to be born in dumb times.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Ruining people’s lives for sport is what psychopaths do. In fact, it defines them.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment