If you’re feeling confused about the government’s latest pandemic restrictions – you are really not alone. Seriously, you would need to be wired in to the news channel 24 hours a day, and even then you might not be able to keep up. From the Nando’s-style spice chart of severity, to categories labelled high, medium […]
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Leap to middle school is hard, but can be a fresh start for socially anxious children
For young people, the transition from elementary to middle school can be a time of stress, disruption and discomfort. For children who already have trouble interacting with their peers, the transition can be particularly fraught. In a study published online earlier this year in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Florida State University developmental psychologist […]
Ruth and Solo: An Anxious Dog Teaches His Owner Patience
As Director of Animal Welfare at the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan, Ruth Allen oversees the care of animals during their stay. “If everything’s going great, I don’t hear about it,” Ruth explains. “But if there are dogs who won’t walk on a leash or cats with issues, I get pulled in.” So, when staff reported a […]