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Who was Catherine Roerva? How did Dave Pelzer’s mother start abusing him? Dave Pelzer’s mother, named Catherine Roerva or Catherine Pelzer, was not always abusive. Her behavior changed around the time David entered first grade. Read more about how Dave Pelzer’s mother, Catherine Pelzer, changed and started abusing him.
Who were the parents of Dave Pelzer? What was the dynamic between Dave Pelzer’s parents like? The parents of Dave Pelzer were Stephen and Catherine Pelzer. Catherine was the primary abuser, but Stephen allowed it to happen. Keep reading for more about the parents of Dave Pelzer.
What is baby step 5 of the Total Money Makeover program? How can you save for college? Baby step 5 is to save for college so you can avoid student loan debt. By investing wisely and making frugal choices, you don’t have to take out student loans. Read more about baby step 5 of the Total Money Makeover program.
Who are Jeannette Walls’ parents, Rex and Rose Mary Walls? How are they portrayed in the book The Glass Castle? Rex and Rose Mary Walls are the parents of Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle. Jeannette catalogs the experiences of her family in her book, including the neglect she faced at the hands of her parents. Read about Rex and Rose Mary Walls and their relationship, as well as how it affected the Walls children.
Are there examples of bad parenting in The Glass Castle? Does Jeannette Walls believe that her parents are good or bad parents? There are several examples of bad parenting in The Glass Castle. Though Jeannette has a close relationship with both parents, she and her siblings all suffered from neglect and were nearly always hungry. Read more about the examples of bad parenting in The Glass Castle, particularly how the Walls children dealt with food insecurity.
Cady Kalanithi is Paul Kalanithi’s daughter with Lucy Kalanithi. She is featured in her father Paul’s memoir When Breath Becomes Air. Though Paul’s diagnosis was a shock to him and his family, they wanted to continue to help Paul live a full and enriching life. Paul and Lucy made the decision to have a baby. Of course, this was not an easy decision. Read more to find out how Paul and Lucy made this decision, and what Cady Kalanithi’s birth meant to Paul as he dealt with cancer.
Experiencing rejection is painful for an adult, but imagine how it feels to a child. Children experience rejection daily in schools. Starting in grade school, some kids are victimized, attacked, or ridiculed. Ongoing bullying makes some children’s lives a nightmare and can evolve into years of depression and anger. What are the causes of bullying? Is the cause of bullying a fixed mindset? We’ll cover some causes of bullying, in schools particularly, and why a fixed mindset may be partially to blame.
Bullying prevention is a huge issue in schools, but are we approaching the problem from all sides? Do you wonder how to stop bullying at its source? We’ll cover how to stop bullying from the perspective of Carol Dweck’s growth mindset. We’ll also discuss why a fixed mindset contributes to the experience of both the bully and the victim.
While labeling people negatively according to their perceived potential is often inaccurate and can hinder their development, positive labels and praise can also be detrimental. Are the positive labels you’re giving your kids hurting them? We’ll cover the effects of positive labeling and discuss why your efforts to build children’s self-esteem actually hurt them.
What are the impacts of negative labels? How do fixed mindsets–yours and those of the people around you–contribute to negative labeling? We’ll cover what negative labeling is, why it’s harmful, and how you may be doing it–to yourself or others–without realizing it.