On Fear

January 22, 2013  |   metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

  “What is fear anyway? It’s a series of automatic responses to a given stimulus, characterized by increased heart rate, respiratory activity, and adrenaline function. The only problem with fear is that it has largely become inappropriate and non-adaptive. Do sweaty palms help to talk to your boss? Does a racing pulse help some kid […]

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On teen girls looking for role models

January 22, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

http://www.ted.com/talks/tavi_gevinson_a_teen_just_trying_to_figure_it_out.html#   http://rookiemag.com/    

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On teen anxiety

January 22, 2013  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Why are today’s teenagers feeling so anxious? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/conditions/why-are-todays-teenagers-feeling-so-anxious/article7604612/  

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Limiting screen time

January 22, 2013  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Macworld offers a tip on how to limit your kid’s use of any apple device: http://www.macworld.com/article/2025807/limiting-your-kids-ios-use.html  

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Toddler tantrums

January 21, 2013  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips for parents to help avert tantrums http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/relationship/187487201.html  

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