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“Involve children as much as possible in making family rules.”
― Jeffrey Bernstein, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior

“Suppose we find that the more often people consult astrologers or psychics, the longer they live,’ she might begin. ‘Why might that be true?’27 Her students start to suggest ideas. Most know that astrologers and psychics can’t actually predict the future, but perhaps they might make people feel better about themselves, with benefits for their health. Maybe healthier people, or people who have already lived long lives, are more likely to believe in the paranormal. After a while, someone will eventually come up with the most probable explanation: women go to psychics and astrologers more often than men, and also live longer.”
― Mark Henderson, The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters

“you have been a parent who tends to punish your child, then you probably viewed it as making him “pay” for his mistakes. By now, you have realized that your child’s problem behaviors stem from emotional immaturity and a limited ability to cope. So making your child “pay” for acting out and wrongdoings is not really fair. Remember, your child did not choose to be born with emotional immaturity and inflexibility.”
― Jeffrey Bernstein, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior

“the Euro-pop DJ took a break and someone started playing what I can only describe as turbo-folk – an energetic mix of hi-NRG, violins and Middle Eastern-type vocals.”
― Dom Joly, The Dark Tourist: Sightseeing in the world's most unlikely holiday destinations