Free resource to help children understand social distancing. Will appear as an ebook and podcast and video. For now, use this link and watch for updates. It can be read to and with children. When podcast is out, hear me read the story and join in by reading along. With ebook, read as a group. Create a reading room. With more schools staying closed, we need to find other ways to connect. …see more

Dealing with the coronavirus requires way more than soap and water and stopping the physical spread. There is a psychological toll too. Consider this piece discussing that toll in the context of higher education but the principles are transportable to the psychological trauma the threat of the virus poses. Comments welcome and hope the suggestions help students everywhere. https://lnkd.in/e48FcNC …see more

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An election outcome or a global pandemic isn’t permanent, but rumination can make it feel so. Here’s Arthur Brooks with the cure.

Good tips from Justin . Strong emotions can be your friend; you just have to use them appropriately.

Fire it up Fridays! If this doesn't motivate you, check your pulse friends. https://lnkd.in/eDPJH-W #motivation #good

Google's Pixelbook is in many ways my ideal laptop: beautifully designed, simple and elegant to use, and perfectly integrated with all the apps I use every day. Well not all. If only Adobe were to give more love their Android versions of Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator (and why on earth wouldn't they?) then the Pixelbook would truly be a game changer. …see more

The reason this story so haunts the people that were involved, that they still live with it, is because they knew that they were right. https://lnkd.in/gKU9Cua #founders #startup #entrepreneur …see more

Most people believe that post-pandemic world will be very different from the world we knew. But what will change and how will we adapt? Join us tomorrow at 3pmET on Zoom as we "Invent the Future" together.

This morning we published this deep-dive into the opaque finances of Faraday Future on The Verge . The feature is the result of some extremely dogged reporting by Sean O'Kane and gives a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the electric car start up. …see more

I want to improve our messaging about the coronavirus. What we are doing now is traumatizing and we can and must do better.

Coronavirus, Trauma and Children: that’s the title of this piece. If you are an educator, a parent, a physician, a guardian or caregiver of children, read this please. https://lnkd.in/eMzbdfe It looks at how the threat of the coronavirus can create or retrigger trauma in children and what can be done about it. Strategies are embedded within piece. Comments welcomed as always. …see more

If you’re struggling to think of something to look forward to in the midst of a pandemic, vicariously look forward to things other people are looking forward to...

Some asked for my rebuttal to mattress comparison done by Christensen Institute. Here it is. Thoughts welcomed as always.

What made the musical Hamilton so special and how can you infuse your work with the same magical quality? Enjoy this Tim Ferriss interview with marketing guru Seth Godin.

The game, EndeavorRx, will be prescription-only and used alongside other treatments, such as clinician-directed therapy, medication and educational programs.

One More Reminder: Free Webinar on How to Create Trauma Responsive Institutions (and Why). Friday, Jan. 31 at 1:00 est. Sadly needed for all -- educators, social workers, employers, medical facilities. Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the amazing Yes We Must Coalition. Registration Information: To register, go to the following link: https://lnkd.in/ebny_AA . After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. …see more

Hello night owls. Here’s a resource for kids that will help them understand social distancing and navigate these difficult times. The dog Wrinkles is the star!!! A dog makes it easier for children to relate... Use it, share it, send it to educators. It will help. Be safe. Take care. …see more

In a regulatory filing obtained by CNN, AMC Theatres said it has “substantial doubt” about its ability to remain in business.

Adding to an earlier post, here is a longer piece about using the book covers of children's favorite books to make puzzles. Wonderful on many levels. Consider doing it. Consider what it will mean. And, share thoughts. P.S. Look at I'm a Puzzle online. It is a way to take the same book cover and turn it into an online puzzle --- different levels and different kind of fun. …see more