by Dr. Reggie | Aug 29, 2016 | news and events, Parents
Drawing from important current educational research, Paul Tough’s new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, highlights the essentials for effective teaching today. With a growing number of students coming to school having experienced various levels of...
by Dr. Reggie | Jul 19, 2016 | news and events
I was an insomniac for decades. I’d listen to others getting sleep in nearby rooms as I lay staring at the dark ceiling, talking and singing to myself, tossing and turning. I generally felt discomfort in my skin as I lay there growing more concerned that there...
by Dr. Reggie | May 24, 2016 | news and events, Parents
According to recent articles published in such reputable journals as Psychology & Health, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, and Emotion: Feeling down makes us more likely to choose the safe bet. Low moods tip us toward thinking more analytically. Negative emotion...
by Dr. Reggie | May 9, 2016 | news and events
Scientific research validates yet another of my tendencies: I like to protect myself by preparing for the worst-case scenario. Unlike idealists, I imagine, I tend to expect that what can go wrong, will. I travel frequently, for example, and between the cab rides, the...
by Dr. Reggie | Apr 4, 2016 | news and events
Allow me to celebrate with you, this very special year, the 10-year anniversary of my first book, Why Students Underachieve. The book that wouldn’t stop writing itself as I tried to fall asleep at night. I gave in, got out of bed, and recorded the stories of the most...
by Dr. Reggie | Apr 4, 2016 | news and events, Parents
The following is an excerpt from Dr. Reggie Melrose’s book, Why Students Underachieve. The book can be purchased here on her website and the multi CD audio version can be purchased here – Why Students Underachieve AUDIOBOOK Edition. Educators are faced...