Michael G. Thompson

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-…

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

@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!

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

Thanks @NAISnetwork @MGThompsonPHD and Robert Evans. Cannot wait to digest this one.

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

@billdiskin @NAISnetwork @MGThompsonPHD Looking forward to diving in!

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/coping-at-ca… @ACAcamps @ACANewEngland @ACACampParents @SoutheasternACA

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/coping-at-ca…

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?

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

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

Experts give advice for assessing risk as families navigate this next stretch of the COVID-19 pandemic. huffp.st/Cocm5g5

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

Enjoyed our virtual visit @HathawayBrown

Oh, the gasps and squeals are the best! @Science_SEED Drs. Pearl and Bless are really making things exciting around here! #beproudbedale #medfieldps

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_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

How Principals Affect Students and Schools: A Systematic Synthesis of Two Decades of Research ow.ly/tl8r50DGxAB

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