@MGThompsonPHD

Michael Thompson, Ph.D. is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families.

 Arlington, MA
michaelthompson-phd.com/
Joined June 2015
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Michael Thompson likes to stick to the terms ‘heroic play’ or ‘Good guys and bad guys,’ as he finds calling it ‘aggressive’ contributes to the belief that children are causing each other harm. famly.co/blog/toy-guns-shoul…
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Gioia Morasch@gioia_morasch14 Apr 2021
Such a beautiful disruption from @MGThompsonPHD of the negative and traumatic narrative we keep hearing about Ss. “Our whole neurobiology is geared to living in groups with others.” #kidswillbefine – at Oberursel (Taunus), Deutschland
Michael G. Thompson@MGThompsonPHD14 Apr 2021
If you're welcoming students back to F2F learning I shared some reassuring advice for you. Enjoyed my chat with @SternKara youtu.be/ARDvGU5VpzY
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Kara Stern, Ph.D.@SternKara14 Apr 2021
Replying to @MGThompsonPHD
I enjoyed it so much and really appreciated hearing your insights. It helped me with my own kids, just now returning to f2f. Looking forward to future episodes together!
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Smore@SmoreNewsletter14 Apr 2021
Let’s start with an inspiring interview @SternKara had with @MGThompsonPHD about the return to face-to-face learning and the effects of the pandemic.🤔 In this Snack Size PD episode we learn about embracing the thrill of returning to normalcy.👏 🙌❤️youtu.be/ARDvGU5VpzY
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Nancy Mugele@NancyMugele27 Apr 2021
Thanks @NAISnetwork @MGThompsonPHD and Robert Evans. Cannot wait to digest this one.
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NAIS@NAISnetwork27 Apr 2021
Have you had a tough conversation at work lately?🤔 Here's how to approach difficult conversations with parents or staff members. bit.ly/3eDGipZ @MGThompsonPHD
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Nancy Mugele@NancyMugele27 Apr 2021
Replying to @NAISnetwork @MGThompsonPHD
Looking forward to diving in!
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CAMPENINGS@campenings30 Apr 2021
My interview with renowned child psychologist Michael Thompson PhD (@MGThompsonPHD) about how kids will cope at camp this summer after Covid. campenings.substack.com/p/co… @ACAcamps @ACANewEngland @ACACampParents @SoutheasternACA
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CAMPENINGS@campenings2 May 2021
Worried about how your kids will cope at camp this summer after so much isolation? Renowned psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD (@MGThompsonPHD) explains to @campenings why you needn't be concerned. campenings.substack.com/p/co…
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Upcoming Virtual Talks with @AAIEGlobal @stdavidsny @AIS_Thailand @SAISnews @BelmontHill @CAIS_Schools . Emotional Lives of students during a Pandemic. How can we help teachers and parents?
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Just published: The NAIS book Hopes and Fears: Working with Today’s Independent School Parents. Psychologists Rob Evans and Michael Thompson, Ph.D. offer tools to build effective parent partnerships. Order today! bit.ly/2NR6qnV #NAISAC
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NPR
@NPR14 Apr 2021
In this comic series, NPR illustrates one teacher's story of adapting to the pandemic each week. Sarah, an orchestra teacher, shares the challenges of teaching a 40-kid ensemble over Zoom — and how it's OK to shift your goals to fit the current situation. trib.al/DTkbI3k
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HuffPost Family
@HuffPostFamily9 Apr 2021
Experts give advice for assessing risk as families navigate this next stretch of the COVID-19 pandemic. huffp.st/Cocm5g5
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The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ9 Apr 2021
Rarely have America's children suffered so many blows—and all at once—as during the Covid-19 crisis. Psychologists and researchers say they expect it to cause deeper and more chronic suffering for more kids than most natural disasters. on.wsj.com/3uCU9mZ

Loneliness, Anxiety and Loss: the Covid Pandemic’s Terrible Toll on Kids

A year of school shutdowns and family trauma leads to social isolation, stress and mental-health issues.

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Enjoyed our virtual visit @HathawayBrown
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Bethany Sager@SagerBethany13 Apr 2021
Oh, the gasps and squeals are the best! @Science_SEED Drs. Pearl and Bless are really making things exciting around here! #beproudbedale #medfieldps
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RULER@rulerapproach14 Apr 2021
If you are an employee of a RULER-trained school, there is still time to register for the RULER Implementation Conference. Join us for this interactive and inspiring virtual conference on 4/28 - 4/29. Register here >> whova.com/web/ruler_202104/
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If you're welcoming students back to F2F learning I shared some reassuring advice for you. Enjoyed my chat with @SternKara youtu.be/ARDvGU5VpzY
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Michael G. Thompson@MGThompsonPHD26 Feb 2021
How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research ow.ly/tl8r50DGxAB

How Principals Affect Students and Schools A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research

Principals can make a big difference to education. Four practices are key to their effectiveness, starting with a focus on instruction when working...

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Smore@SmoreNewsletter8 Apr 2021
We love hearing the insights and ideas that educators around the country share with Smore Resident Educator @sternkara on #SnackSizePD. Take a look at this week’s episode: youtu.be/alXia4bcqtY
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