Earning screen time

October 10, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

An app that makes your kids earn unlocking their screen: http://www.ozy.com/good-sht/the-app-that-lets-your-kids-earn-their-screen-time/80958  

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“Say Sorry”

October 10, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some suggestions on more meaningful things to teach your kids to say instead of “I’m Sorry”:   https://offspring.lifehacker.com/what-to-say-to-little-kids-instead-of-say-sorry-1819288365  

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Teens and social media

October 03, 2017  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Researchers explored how much online friendships can be ‘real’ friendships for teens: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2017/10/teenagers_friendships_online_provide_emotional_support.html  

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Exercise and depression

October 03, 2017  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

The antidepressant effects of exercise:   http://www.sciencealert.com/just-one-hour-of-exercise-a-week-can-be-enough-to-prevent-depression?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=196d86c5b2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-196d86c5b2-365490661  

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Talking to kids about the Las Vegas Shooting

October 02, 2017  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on how to discuss the recent tragedy:   https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/psychologist-offers-advice-on-what-to-tell-kids-about-las-vegas/  

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