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Environment
Tips for Working from Home with Young Children

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on March 23, 2020

Working at home with a young child can be both joyful and painful (and bounce between the two often). Recommendations for making your new home life more manageable.

Working at home with a young child can be both joyful and painful (and bounce between the two often). Recommendations for making your new home life more manageable.

Friends
Screen-Time "Friends"

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on September 18, 2019

Afterschool TV may not be so terrible: Research shows that children can learn and feel “friendship” from familiar characters.

Afterschool TV may not be so terrible: Research shows that children can learn and feel “friendship” from familiar characters.

Media
Did Joe Biden Abide?

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on April 5, 2019

Joe Biden is being judged for his actions. Sides are taken quickly. Many expend great efforts and energy to comment on the events as they come.

Joe Biden is being judged for his actions. Sides are taken quickly. Many expend great efforts and energy to comment on the events as they come.

Media
After Suicide: Media Coverage and Praise

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on June 8, 2018

Suicide is a complex problem that requires a range of preventative measures and methods of evaluation. Media coverage is robust. What if nods of affection were before the act?

Suicide is a complex problem that requires a range of preventative measures and methods of evaluation. Media coverage is robust. What if nods of affection were before the act?

Memory
Cooking and Problem-Solving with Kids

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on August 17, 2017

While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life-building skills. It is important to provide children with real-world examples.

While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life-building skills. It is important to provide children with real-world examples.

Health
Phone Down and Fitness Up: Tread Carefully With Your Phone

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on May 4, 2017

If you are planning to hit it the gym more as the weather warms, try leaving the phone in a locker. You might be surprised to learn that it can impede your workout.

If you are planning to hit it the gym more as the weather warms, try leaving the phone in a locker. You might be surprised to learn that it can impede your workout.

Confidence
Save Your Thanksgiving With Multi-Minute Cooking Videos

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on November 18, 2016

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. You are thinking: "What do I do with this turkey?!" Cooking videos may boost self-confidence, as told through social cognitive theory.

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. You are thinking: "What do I do with this turkey?!" Cooking videos may boost self-confidence, as told through social cognitive theory.

Friends
Imaginary Friends and Interactive Technology

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on October 25, 2016

As children learn to become reliant upon screens for entertainment, their boredom cures decline showing a decrease in pretend play which is essential during childhood.

As children learn to become reliant upon screens for entertainment, their boredom cures decline showing a decrease in pretend play which is essential during childhood.

Play
Safety First Before You Pokémon Go Out Into the World

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on August 24, 2016

Interest in Pokémon Go has waned a bit in the US, but it is still very much active in other parts of the world, as evidenced by the recent stampede in Taiwan.

Interest in Pokémon Go has waned a bit in the US, but it is still very much active in other parts of the world, as evidenced by the recent stampede in Taiwan.

President Donald Trump
Think Before You React to Mrs. Trump's Speech

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on July 19, 2016

Quick to judge others on character rather than situational factors? Social psychology and media processing is used to process the recent events surrounding Mrs. Trump's RNC speech.

Quick to judge others on character rather than situational factors? Social psychology and media processing is used to process the recent events surrounding Mrs. Trump's RNC speech.

Media
Kids Are What You Eat: Grab a Whisk & An App

Jamie Krenn Ph.D. on May 28, 2016

Families are searching for healthy meals that require minimal prep time. They may benefit from the following recommendations to adjust “attitudes” related to food.

Families are searching for healthy meals that require minimal prep time. They may benefit from the following recommendations to adjust “attitudes” related to food.