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There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit.   “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.   “We’ll see,” the farmer replied.   The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it […]

Psychologists’ research supports later school start times for teens’ mental health: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/02/sleep-deprived.aspx

Psychologists and other child development experts are exploring how parents’ use of technology affects kids and the best ways to help families reconnect in the Digital Age: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/02/smartphone.aspx  

A new study out of Rutgers University found that students who didn’t text anymore after lights out or less than 30 minutes after turning off the lights significantly performed better in school, compared to those who stayed up late more than 30 minutes after turning off lights to continue texting: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160126162227.htm http://www.parentherald.com/articles/17771/20160126/night-texting-affects-teenagers-grades-study.htm http://news.rutgers.edu/research-news/texting-night-affects-teens’-sleep-academic-performance/20160121#.Vqk8cTbw_ow

Here are some ways to help parents set guidelines and manage their kids’ time online: http://www.wsj.com/article_email/cant-get-your-child-off-the-internet-these-gadgets-can-help-1450804818-lMyQjAxMTE2NDI2NjcyMjY3Wj