My blog, The Power of Words, is on PsychologyToday.com

Blog Posts:

The “Children Are Sponges” Idea Is Harmful to Kids September 11, 2026
Over 26 million websites proclaim that little children are sponges. This message is supposed to convey that they’re rapid learners, but the dark side of comparing kids to sponges is that it encourages parents and educators to treat them as passive. Learn four ways that the kid = sponge idea is harmful, plus a bonus story about what another marine creature does with its brain when it takes on a passive lifestyle.

Reading Fiction Can Boost Your Emotional Intelligence August 22, 2026
Reading a book is a really un-social act, but reading fiction can actually improve your understanding of emotion in the real world. Find out why in this post, which uses examples from the novels Pride and Prejudice and Heated Rivalry.

Will AI Make Us More Rude? July 13, 2026
Are we rude to AI? Explore why we skip "please" and "thank you" with digital assistants, and how this conversational shift could permanently impact human interactions.

The Word Workout: Why Talking is the Brain Exercise You May Be Missing, June 21, 2026
Discover why talking serves as a vital mental workout for brain health, combating the modern decline in daily conversation and the associated loneliness epidemic. This article explores the health benefits of talking and offers actionable strategies to increase daily conversation across all ages.