by Jennifer Sullivan "As psychologist Rick Hanson has observed, our brains are “like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones.” We tend to focus on the things we didn’t do instead of celebrating our victories and accomplishments. This tendency can be heightened for parents of children with learning disabilities (LD)..."
If you find that you are plagued by worries and negative feelings after speaking to your son/daughter on the phone, via email or text, the article Seven strategies to promote positive thinking provides some useful suggestions for focusing on the positive!
