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Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., is the Clinical Director of the Neurology Learning and Behavior Center and faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Goldstein has authored dozens of books, chapters, and peer-reviewed research articles. Goldstein has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Child Development. With Robert Brooks, he has authored many books, including Tenacity in Children and Raising Resilient Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Maximizing Their Strengths, Coping With Adversity, and Developing a Social Mindset.

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When Words Decide Fate
The words we choose shape how people are seen and treated. A single word can shift relationships, change systems, and even alter history.
New Insights Into Childhood ADHD
ADHD also involves difficulties with regulation, persistence, and sensitivity to stimulation. Support enhances persistence, connects knowledge, and promotes emotional regulation.
Preschool Isn't Prep—It's Prime Time for Brain Growth

Young brains are inherently designed for thinking. Preschool represents the start of formal learning, rather than merely preparing for it.

Young brains are inherently designed for thinking. Preschool represents the start of formal learning, rather than merely preparing for it.

Do Little Things Truly Make Us Happy?

Happiness stems from small moments, strong relationships, and acts of kindness—not wealth. By appreciating daily joys and helping others, we can cultivate lasting fulfillment.

Happiness stems from small moments, strong relationships, and acts of kindness—not wealth. By appreciating daily joys and helping others, we can cultivate lasting fulfillment.

The Lingering Shadow of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened youth mental health. Solutions include better services, education, family support, and healthy habits to build resilience and well-being.

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened youth mental health. Solutions include better services, education, family support, and healthy habits to build resilience and well-being.

Why Are We Captivated by Bad News?

Humans are wired to focus on bad news, amplified by media and algorithms. Mindful consumption and balanced perspectives can reduce stress and the effects of negativity bias.

Humans are wired to focus on bad news, amplified by media and algorithms. Mindful consumption and balanced perspectives can reduce stress and the effects of negativity bias.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Modern Age

The skull evolved for protection against blunt force. Modern acceleration and rotational forces expose the brain to new injury risks. We must rethink brain protection strategies.

The skull evolved for protection against blunt force. Modern acceleration and rotational forces expose the brain to new injury risks. We must rethink brain protection strategies.

Why We Need Each Other

Social connection is vital for human health. Isolation harms mental and physical well-being. Strengthening relationships through interaction and empathy fosters a fulfilling life.

Social connection is vital for human health. Isolation harms mental and physical well-being. Strengthening relationships through interaction and empathy fosters a fulfilling life.

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Are You Too Nice?

Being overly polite might seem kind, but it often leads to problems anyway, in relationships, with friends, and at work.

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