Word: developable
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...every five sensitive kids (who tend to be smart and artistic), three won't develop problems with anxiety. Their secret, explains Barrett, is certain "protective factors." Top of these is parenting style: the sensitive child whose parents are encouraging and optimistic generally rises above his predisposition toward anxiety. On the other hand, a child with the double whammy of physiological sensitivity and negative parents whose favored approach to problems is to avoid them "is going to be a bit of a mess," says Barrett. Sensitive kids "desperately need the parent who says, ?Yes, there are some dangerous things...
Barrett first read psychologist Kendall's work while researching her Master's thesis on childhood fears in 1992. She was fascinated, and later wrote to him seeking permission to develop it. Kendall had challenged the prevailing notion that children weren't capable of thinking about how they think, and that it was therefore pointless to try to treat their anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy; the only solution, it was believed, was to help the parents manage the child's behavior. Barrett agreed CBT directed at the child could work, and thought Kendall's "Coping Cat" program could be built...
Despite the team’s rocky start, this young group may be starting to develop some swagger...
...are—but after talking to Chris Eitzmann, he convinced me if you’re good enough to play in the NFL then you’re going to play, whether it’s [coming from] Division III or Division I. You can develop your skills anywhere...
Fortunately for Crimson football, Copple’s choice to develop his skills on the turf at Harvard Stadium means that an already impressive recruiting class gets an unprecedented boost. Copple was, according to rivals.com, the sixth-ranked player coming out of Nebraska and the 52nd ranked player at his position in the country. He was named to the All-State team his junior and senior years, playing both offensive lineman and defensive tackle. He’s listed at 6’4, 275 lbs, but claims that off-season training has boosted...