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Read More »ADHD / externalizing behavior and vitamin deficiencies
May 20, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some studies do seem to suggest that certain vitamin deficiencies (such as Magnesium, Vitamin D, Zinc and certain Vitamin B’s) correlate with ADHD and externalising behaviour problems. Further research suggests that supplementing such deficiencies can lead to a reduction in symptoms. While not a treatment on its own, this appears to be somewhat useful as a […]
Read More »Schools banning cell phones
May 20, 2015 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »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
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