Monthly ArchiveApril 2016

ByDr. Berney

Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger

Sunset at Porto Covo, Portugal Author: Alvesgaspar

Sunset at Porto Covo, Portugal
Author: Alvesgaspar

Whether you read the Bible or not, there is a lot to be learned from its words. The Bible reminds us that “Love is patient, Love is Kind…” It reminds us to “Do unto others as we would have them do unto us.” And it encourages us to “Love our neighbors.” Read More

ByDr. Berney

TMB Episode 52: The Disservice We Offer Our Children

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While writing a blog post for today (4/15/16), concerns regarding the long term effects of our educational and parental practices on our students became a major focus. The way we expect students to meet success, which we often define as perfection, is troubling and will likely lead to many more problems in the future.

In this podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard expand on the blog and review the five unintended consequences of our current practices.

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ByDr. Berney

Paedeia Episode 17: Another Education Bill

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This past week, the Governor of Florida, Rick Scott, signed into law a bill that will allow students in Florida to transfer to any school in the state, regardless of where the child lives in relation to the school. The only stipulations are that the parents provide transportation, the destination school has space for the student, and the student is not under suspension or expulsion from another school.

While many see this as a step in the direction of more choice for parents and students, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney discuss some of the other issues that are likely to result from this new bill.

Read the press release about the new bill here.

We also discussed a recent article about a lawsuit filed against the Florida Board of education regarding funding. You can read that news release here.

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ByDr. Berney

Are We Doing Our Students a Disservice?

Classroom Author: Malate269

Classroom
Author: Malate269

In previous blog posts, I have mentioned some of my concerns regarding our youth today. While I believe that they are generally smarter and more experienced than previous generations, I can’t help but wonder if some of the things we, as adults, are doing will actually make life more difficult for them. Read More

ByDr. Berney

Recognizing the Cues

Author: Xuan Zheng (c) ZhengXuan

Author: Xuan Zheng
(c) ZhengXuan

In psychology, insight is the extent to which you intuitively understand a situation. In particular, we are really interested in the extent to which you understand yourself, as well as the characteristics and attributes you possess, that contribute to various life situations. Read More

ByDr. Berney

Oaks and Willows

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As we dive head first into spring/summer (here in Florida, of course, it is sort of both at the same time), I can’t help but think about the upcoming stormy season and the weather it brings. Days when the sun will be high in the clear blue sky. Read More

ByDr. Berney

Today’s Hattrick

Top Hat - Hattrick Attributed to Nikodem Nijaki

Top Hat – Hattrick
Attributed to Nikodem Nijaki

Every day should include decisions that help you mature, evolve, and develop into the person that you are meant to be. Not the person that others want you to be, but the person you are destined to be.

A simple exercise Read More

ByDr. Berney

From Failure to Success

Persistence - pushing yourself beyond your limits. Photo provided by

Persistence – pushing yourself beyond your limits.
Photo provided by 48 Photography

What is success? What does it mean to succeed at something? And how can we increase the likelihood of success?

When you think of people you would consider “successful,” the list tends to include many who make success look effortless. Read More

ByDr. Berney

Grit

Passion + Persistence = Grit

Passion + Persistence = Grit Photo provided by 48 Photography

One of the things I really like doing is coaching. I often mention sports here on this blog and on our podcasts, as I feel that the lessons and values that can be learned when one competes athletically is invaluable. Read More

ByDr. Berney

Time Flies

Time Flies Metaphor Image Alfred Gatty (1809-1873), published by Bell and Daldy, London Published in the US before 1923 and public domain in the US

Time Flies Metaphor
Image Alfred Gatty (1809-1873), published by Bell and Daldy, London Published in the US before 1923 and public domain in the US

This past week, while talking with a patient, the 13 year old seventh grader made a very interesting and insightful comment. He said – and I am paraphrasing – “School used to be so much easier. But now it seems like time goes by so fast that I can’t keep up with everything.” Read More