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Some articles on the importance of recess time, time outdoors, regular exercise, and free play for kids (credit to Scarymommy.com for the links): https://www.scarymommy.com/need-recess-wet-cold-weather/ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/pa-pe_paper.pdf https://www.scarymommy.com/recess-is-not-a-luxury-heres-what-happens-when-kids-sit-too-long-at-school/ https://www.scarymommy.com/school-recess-should-be-mandatory/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19171606 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/183 https://www.scarymommy.com/lack-recess-affects-kids-mental-health/

An article on why sleep is so important for teens: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2018/11/29/our-brains-benefit-sleep-heres-why-how-parents-can-help-teens-get-plenty-it/?utm_term=.692d1241d8b9

A new survey by Pew Research Center surveyed kids between the ages of 13 and 17 in the United States to look at the actual habits and impacts of their use of social media: http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/11/american-teenagers-social-media-study.html http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/11/28/teens-social-media-habits-and-experiences/ And a study out of Villanova University surveyed students about their cell phone use during sleep, as well as […]

This article discusses the importance of being honest about how you are feeling with your kids: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/let-your-kids-see-your-negative-emotions-1830681600

How Busy Families Can Keep Their Homes Tidy by: Cheryl Conklin Wellnesscentral.info | cheryl.conklin@wellnesscentral.info When life keeps your family busy, it can be a real struggle to keep your home organized. However, a tidy home can make your family’s life a lot less hectic, and it doesn’t have to take a lot of work to […]