Backlash against Experts and Media

Whatever we might think about current events in the United States, most of us could probably agree a backlash against traditional authority and expertise has ripped through the place. A fair share probably agree this discontent and distrust extends to experts in general, for instance, in the media, the economy, …

Guilt-free Bottle Feeding: Expert Interview with Madeleine Morris

Today I’m excited to introduce Madeleine Morris, author of the recently published Guilt-free Bottle Feeding who will grace us with her insights and honesty on infant feeding including the neglected bottle. An award-winning former BBC reporter and presenter, Morris has written for the Times, the Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald amongst others. Currently …

Apply To Be An Expert Today, Please!

SheKnows, the giant digital media company has gobbled up BlogHer, the giant women’s blogging community in hopes of luring more female visitors, more brands and more advertising dollars to their lifestyle fiefdom that specializes in fashion, food, gardening and naturally – parenting! If you don’t sit around checking your Twitter …

Quack Child Psychology: The experts are not fooled by pseudoscience

A recent study polled child mental health experts on the credibility of questionable psychological practices. The experts, mainly child psychologists, rated assessments and treatments on a scale ranging from “not at all discredited” to “certainly discredited” or in lay terms, “not too bad” to “utter b.s.” Many finely honed psychological instruments such …