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Dr. Brent Macdonald is a former Chair of the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta’s Public Education Committee and the American Psychological Association Committee of State Leaders. Through this work, he has done extensive media consultation and appearances in local, provincial, and national media outlets, including CBC Television / Radio, CTV, and Global Media, among others. He is available for comment on stories with a psychological theme and is known for his capacity to make even challenging psychological ideas easy to understand.

Global Calgary

Procrastination: Why we do it and how to beat it!

Calgary's Child

Parenting children with ADHD: Herding overtired & hungry kittens while being chased by squirrels!

Onward Insights

New Year resolutions fading already?

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Calgary’s Child Magazine

It’s okay to be a “messy” parent

Global News

What is toxic positivity and how do we avoid it?

Calgary’s Child Magazine

Who needs a psychologist when you have tiktok?

Global News

TikTok parenting advice

Onward Insights

Bell Let’s Talk Day and the case for healthy skepticism

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Global News

How to develop mental toughness and resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary’s Child Magazine

School avoidance

Global News

How to deal with family friction during the pandemic holidays

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