From time to time, parents and even some educators have asked me about reading scary stories with young children. In some cases, they were concerned about how kids might react to a truly horrifying character or a particularly creepy situation. Sometimes, they were worried that a child might feel overwhelmed by the intensity of a […]
10 REASONS WHY A DOSE OF FEAR IS GOOD FOR YOU
“Adventure” is defined as “undertaking risks or having a remarkable experience,” such as mountain biking. Embrace that shiver that goes down your spine because fear, in small doses, is good for you in a number of ways. Eleanor Roosevelt once said “Do one thing every day that scares you.” She was onto something. Science has […]