Sleep

November 13, 2014  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on better habits to help sleep better http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/12/sport/golf/sport-sleep-coach-nick-littlehales/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

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On relationships

November 13, 2014  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

Psychologist John Gottman and his wife Julie, also a psychologist, in New York City. Together, are renowned experts on marital stability who run The Gottman Institute, which is devoted to helping couples build and maintain loving, healthy relationships based on scientific studies. They have been studying couples who not only endure, but live happily together […]

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The benefits of video games

November 11, 2014  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A study from the National Academy of Sciences suggests that action video games train teens’ brain to predict what will come next. That ability can be applied to a variety of circumstances, from anticipating and adapting in conversations and debates, to driving or even performing surgery. http://www.helpmeoutdoc.com/news/life-style/action-video-games-boost-learning-teenagers-4091.html

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Guru Samurai

November 11, 2014  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Samurai (or Sammy) is my dog. He has taught me a lot about life, and about working with kids in particular. This might sound strange. Certainly, in most ways, caring for a dog in no way compares to the responsibilities, rewards, and challenges of raising a child. And yet, there are certain key lessons that […]

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Marijuana and the teenage brain

November 11, 2014  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Using marijuana at an early age could have long-term consequences on your brain and it may even lower your IQ, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that compared to nonusers, people who smoked marijuana starting as early as age 14 have less brain volume, or […]

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