November 30, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

The health benefits of laughter This study explores how laughter can have profound positive effects on health: https://www.sciencealert.com/laughter-can-improve-your-mood-and-relieve-your-body-and-mind-of-stress

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The mental health benefits of being outdoors

November 09, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

An important nuance in the benefits of time spent outdoors is that the time is chosen and not imposed: https://www.sciencealert.com/prescriptions-for-time-in-nature-might-reduce-some-of-the-mental-health-benefits

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Teens and sexting

November 04, 2020  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A study out of University of Texas suggests that when older teens in committed relationships engage in consensual sexting – it may be indicative of healthy exploration and not a cause for parental concern. The lead research stated that :exploration of their sexual identity is not only normal, but a developmental and biological imperative,” and […]

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Expressing gratitude

October 26, 2020  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

This article discusses how expressing genuine specific gratitude can bring you closer to a loved one: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-research-shows-the-best-way-to-express-gratitude-to-your-loved-one

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Sibling dynamics in the lockdown/hybrid days

September 16, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article talks about how to help support how your kids relate to each other as they are at home together so much during the pandemic: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/health/siblings-get-along-better-wellness/index.html

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