Steven R. Shaw, PhD
@shawpsych.bsky.social
School and Applied Child Psychology Program
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
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Introduction: A long-time hospital-based school psychologist and now a long-time academic. Fighting creeping cynicism by building or rebuilding the structures of research, evidence-based practices, and my life. Also, cooking, Canada, dog, hockey, Emerson, Marx (Groucho), fitness, and coffee.
Starting a double feature of Thanksgiving horror movies. “Murderous turkey” I’m in.
November 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Starting a double feature of Thanksgiving horror movies. “Murderous turkey” I’m in.
The best part of spatchcocking a chicken or turkey is that you get get to say “spatchcock.”
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The best part of spatchcocking a chicken or turkey is that you get get to say “spatchcock.”
Academic colleagues are often frenemies, at best. I have never been close to most my colleagues. But—I am so grateful at how much my colleagues have stepped up and supported me in my recitation of personal woes. Many are now close friends. I won’t forget. Giving thanks to special people.
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Academic colleagues are often frenemies, at best. I have never been close to most my colleagues. But—I am so grateful at how much my colleagues have stepped up and supported me in my recitation of personal woes. Many are now close friends. I won’t forget. Giving thanks to special people.
Wishing all people with challenging relatives a peaceful, warm, and calm holiday.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wishing all people with challenging relatives a peaceful, warm, and calm holiday.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
Indie is a fine looking old lady. A good friend.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Indie is a fine looking old lady. A good friend.
No American Thanksgiving meal this year. But I will be making my favorite two pies in December: sweet potato pie and bourbon pecan pie.
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
No American Thanksgiving meal this year. But I will be making my favorite two pies in December: sweet potato pie and bourbon pecan pie.
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Me, an atheist: Your holiness I stand ready to join the crusade against the demonic computers
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Me, an atheist: Your holiness I stand ready to join the crusade against the demonic computers
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Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
A reminder of attending faculty orientation when I joined McGill. "We work to ensure that all religious holidays can be observed by students and faculty. And, Dr. Shaw, American Thanksgiving is NOT a religious holiday." It was in good humor.
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A reminder of attending faculty orientation when I joined McGill. "We work to ensure that all religious holidays can be observed by students and faculty. And, Dr. Shaw, American Thanksgiving is NOT a religious holiday." It was in good humor.
I am reading more novels than usual. Sick leave is so darned weird. I am inspired by Eden Robbins's "Remember that you will die." Not everything hits; but the creativity, audacity, voice, and skill of novel writing is incredible.
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I am reading more novels than usual. Sick leave is so darned weird. I am inspired by Eden Robbins's "Remember that you will die." Not everything hits; but the creativity, audacity, voice, and skill of novel writing is incredible.
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Wishing everyone safe travels ahead of American Thanksgiving. And when you get there and have to cope with difficult relatives--watch the best Thanksgiving movie together.
two men are sitting in front of a door that says planes trains and automobiles on it
ALT: two men are sitting in front of a door that says planes trains and automobiles on it
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November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Wishing everyone safe travels ahead of American Thanksgiving. And when you get there and have to cope with difficult relatives--watch the best Thanksgiving movie together.
On the way to having a successful day.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On the way to having a successful day.
Not really a morning beer guy. But I like Maria Rainer singing Jim Morrison lyrics.
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not really a morning beer guy. But I like Maria Rainer singing Jim Morrison lyrics.
A snack so good that you lick your entire snout.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A snack so good that you lick your entire snout.
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I manage all of this, a dialysis machine, a ventilator, tubes, a stressed out family, and more, but the government thinks we aren't professionals
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I manage all of this, a dialysis machine, a ventilator, tubes, a stressed out family, and more, but the government thinks we aren't professionals
I am still so puzzled that my employer (university) asks for donations a couple times per year. It is goofy enough that my alma mater asks for money--they already have all of my money. But these folks pay me for my work. Weird culture.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I am still so puzzled that my employer (university) asks for donations a couple times per year. It is goofy enough that my alma mater asks for money--they already have all of my money. But these folks pay me for my work. Weird culture.
Conducted my first work-adjacent activity in a long time. An interview with CBC on the dramatic increase in school absences across Ontario and Quebec. 20 minutes from my office--manageable. Feels good to contribute a little.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Conducted my first work-adjacent activity in a long time. An interview with CBC on the dramatic increase in school absences across Ontario and Quebec. 20 minutes from my office--manageable. Feels good to contribute a little.
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
Ridiculously excited that there is new live HR and Bad Brains music being released.
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ridiculously excited that there is new live HR and Bad Brains music being released.
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
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When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
A recovery day always involves coffee.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A recovery day always involves coffee.