Books on parenting

August 06, 2018  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

There is a pretty large scope of books on parenting, here is a list of recommended books: https://www.sciencealert.com/five-science-based-parenting-books-expert-advice

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Understanding the neurology of anxiety

August 01, 2018  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study looks at a pivotal neurological pathway for inherited anxiety in primates https://www.sciencealert.com/we-might-finally-understand-one-way-that-we-inherit-anxiety?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=b13119e0f7-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-b13119e0f7-365490661

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Cell phones and other electronic devices and academic performance

July 31, 2018  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This research suggests that cell phones and other electronic devices can have a negative impact on a student’s performance by just being present in the classroom- even if they are switched off: https://www.sciencealert.com/phones-in-lectures-can-hurt-grades-even-when-not-used

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Guest Posting: Substance Abuse, Suicide, and Signs You Should Look For

July 31, 2018  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

The following is a guest posting by Melissa Howard – from stopsuicide.info A Painful Relationship: Substance Abuse, Suicide, and Signs You Should Look For Suicide is a real problem in this country. According to a 2018 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides in the United States have increased 25 percent […]

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Depression and sleep

July 27, 2018  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study confirms a neurological link between sleep disruption and depression: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-neural-mechanism-linking-poor-sleep-depression?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=b7e199f923-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-b7e199f923-365490661

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