Most pediatricians and doctors recommend against spanking: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-vast-majority-of-us-doctors-are-now-against-spanking?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=8f66aa77fc-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-8f66aa77fc-365490661 The analysis by the APA: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/04/spanking.aspx Some research on the impact: https://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2017/0731-spanking-can-be-detrimental-for-childrens-behavior-even-ten-years-later/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3642831/the-negative-effects-of-spanking-could-impact-a-child-for-up-to-10-years-study/ http://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ffam0000191
Read More »Managing anxiety
June 18, 2018 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some science-based tips to gain more mastery of your anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/surprising-scientifically-backed-tips-to-manage-anxiety?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=8f66aa77fc-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-8f66aa77fc-365490661
Read More »Kids and social media
June 15, 2018 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some tips on how to manage social media with your kids: https://www.sciencealert.com/why-it-s-a-mistake-to-ban-teenagers-from-social-media?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=157096abc2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-157096abc2-365490661
Read More »On getting hangry
June 12, 2018 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A better understanding of why people are more easily frustrated when we are hungry: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-looked-into-why-we-get-hangry-and-how-to-try-to-stop-it?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=d753263e35-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-d753263e35-365490661
Read More »Teens and screen time
June 05, 2018 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
IOS 12 claims to have more nuanced options for parents to limit their kids’ screen time: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/04/ios-12-lets-parents-limit-kids-screen-time/ How tech experts approach screen time with their kids: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/d/why-are-silicon-valley-parents-fighting-to-keep-kids-away-from-tech/vi-AAy9vIe
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