A new study out of the suggests that when schools banned cell phones, students’ performance significantly improved, with low-achieving students improving the most: http://www.cnet.com/news/kids-perform-better-at-schools-that-ban-phones-study-says/ https://ca.shine.yahoo.com/how-smartphones-affect-kids-at-school-131046279.html http://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/dp1350.pdf
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May 20, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Talking to your pediatrician about mental health issues
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article raises the importance of talking to your kid’s doctor when you start to notice behavioral or emotional issues: http://www.livescience.com/50863-children-behavior-problems-health-doctor.html
Read More »Kids and screen time
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some interesting discussions on the benefits and drawbacks of limiting your kids’ screen time: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/05/18/why-i-dont-limit-screen-time-for-my-kids/ http://www.uexpress.com/a-plus-advice-for-parents/2015/5/18/be-smart-when-it-comes-to
Read More »Lasting Relationship
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Research indicates the two variables that best predict/engender lasting relationships are: Kindness and Generosity: http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11
Read More »Parenting and modern tech – Limit setting with devices
May 18, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new kickstarter project involves an iPad case that allows parents to monitor and control your child’s iPad usage: http://www.kidcase.com
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