Due to the demands of my practice, I am no longer able to continue regularly writing the original content posts on the blog. I will, of course, continue to post about resources and articles of interest. Starting today, I will begin reposting the original blog posts as well. Periodically, I may add new content from […]
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September 22, 2014 | metaphors to help facilitate communication,Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
Kids and social media
September 22, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some tips for parents on keeping their kids safe: http://mashable.com/2014/09/21/social-media-safety-kids/
Read More »Parenting and modern tech
September 22, 2014 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Code 9 Mobile is a new app that allows parents to set limits with their teens. Parents can ge a message when their child arrives home after school, determine who is allowed to reach them and when, and receive alerts based on certain words that are sent or received to their teen’s smartphone. The app […]
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September 19, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A new study found that more frequent family meals increased the odds of child positive social skills and child engagement in school, and decreased the likelihood of child problematic social behaviors: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25000133
Read More »Parents’ preferential treatment
September 19, 2014 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This study looked at how parents’ differential treatment is associated (not necessarily causally) with greater participation in delinquent activities and substance use: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24821522
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