Author Archives: doctorb
← Older postsUsing summertime to accelerate your child or adolescent’s development
May 17, 2013Great parents take advantage of summertime to help their child ramp up to their next challenge in the fall or to fill in skill gaps. After working with youth for over a decade using advanced behavioral science techniques, I have … Continue reading
Using behavioral science based tips to keep your child safe from the Ariel Castro’s
May 10, 2013The recent discovery that three girls had been abducted many years ago and then held captive by a man has sent shockwaves through our communities, and particularly affected parents. There is nothing more horrifying than thinking about the possibility of … Continue reading
How to help ensure your child develops a conscience that will protect them
May 3, 2013There is one factor that will prepare your child better to enter adulthood than any of the following (that parents often over value): intelligence, athleticism, physical attractiveness, and socioeconomic status. This one factor is becoming rarer by day, yet will … Continue reading
Why and how you might have your child assessed for giftedness or exceptional talent
April 26, 2013As a behavioral scientist and counselor who regularly works with gifted and talented youth, one of the most common questions parents ask me is: “Is my child gifted?”. And if the parent has their child in public school, their follow-up … Continue reading
How to ensure your child strategically uses college to find a career rather than as a $150,000 playground
April 19, 2013The smartest parents I know have their child undergo a career assessment process BEFORE they go to college. Or in the first few years of college. I’m talking about a disciplined and systematic process that is much more valuable and … Continue reading
Southern wisdom that husbands might forget: “If momma ain’t happy, no one’s gonna be happy”.
April 2, 2013Having gone to college in the Deep South, I learned many valuable lessons that have stayed with me as my wife and I married and then later had children. A common saying in the South was: “if momma ain’t happy, … Continue reading
Why your child’s IQ is less important than you think & what REALLY predicts whose kids will excel in life?
March 22, 2013As a behavioral scientist who works “in the trenches” with parents on helping their kid find their potential, one of my favorite activities is assessing for “giftedness” using a variety of intelligence tools. All of us parents want to feel … Continue reading
Dr. Brunner’s new behavioral science consulting firm: Performance Edge Solutions
March 15, 2013Dear Valued Clients & Colleagues, I have enjoyed working with you and I wanted to keep you informed of an additional need I will be serving. Members of our business community have increasingly consulted me on business related personnel issues … Continue reading
Teach your child to have a strong psychological core and be TOUGH AS NAILS!
March 8, 2013My recent knee injury requiring Medieval torture physical therapy (which is why I have not blogged in awhile) taught me some lessons to pass on to parents who want to cultivate the Toughest Kid on Earth. Hint: It’s not simply … Continue reading
Dr. Brunner’s anger measure used in study evaluating whether video game can help re-wire how the brain processes anger
December 10, 2012Dr. Brunner received this research update summary from a researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital by the name of Peter Ducharme, MSW. Mr. Ducharme used Dr. Brunner’s anger measure called the STAXI-2 C/A in this study. Mr. Ducharme should be credited … Continue reading