When the Morning Routine Stops Working: A Calm Reset for Autistic Children
Learn how to reset a disrupted morning routine with an autistic child using calm communication, visual support, bounded choices and evidence-informed checks.
Tag: Psychology
Build the System Behind Your Ideas | MaryChuks Weekly, 4 October 2026
This week on MaryChuks.com: strengthen your audience, clarify your brand, read research critically and build a repeatable AI workflow.
Design an AI Reflection Routine That Leaves Room for Human Judgement
Create a short AI reflection routine that separates facts, interpretations, alternatives and actions while keeping human judgement visible.
One Missed Day Is Data, Not Failure: How to Restart a Routine Without Waiting for Monday
An evidence-led seven-step protocol for restarting a routine after a missed day—without shame, perfectionism or waiting for Monday.
You Do Not Need to Solve the Whole Problem: Build a Next-Step Ladder
An overwhelming problem rarely needs one heroic solution. Build a next-step ladder that separates action, uncertainty, support and review.
Synthetic Friendship Is Not One Feeling: Map Utility, Attachment and Reciprocity
Synthetic friendship includes utility, trust, disclosure, attachment and continuity. A layered map helps researchers study human–AI bonds precisely.
AI Is Not Just Helping Students Learn—It Is Changing Where Thinking Happens
A new Communications Psychology perspective argues that generative AI should not be treated as another classroom tool. Because AI can explain, evaluate, generate and interact continuously, it may redistribute the cognitive work traditionally performed by students and teachers.
When an AI Changes, Humans Can Experience Loss: New Research Maps Digital Attachment
New Nature Human Behaviour research examines why major changes to AI companions can trigger sadness, loss and attempts to restore previous relationships.
Tags: AI Psychology, AI Companions, Human-AI Relationships, Digital Attachment, Psychology, ChatGPT
After a Mistake, Replace the Inner Prosecutor With a Review Board
Learn a practical three-part review for handling mistakes with self-compassion, accountability and a specific next step—without making excuses.
Why Your Brain Craves Closure: Psychology of Unfinished Tasks
Learn why unfinished tasks keep returning to your attention and how to create mental closure without completing everything immediately.