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
Read More »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
Read More »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/
Read More »Screens, video games, and devices in the bedroom
September 27, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A variety of research has found that kids with access to screens in their rooms spent more time watching or playing on the devices , and less time on such important tasks as reading and sleeping. This in turn leads to poorer school performance, weight problems, https://psmag.com/news/tv-and-video-games-in-kids-bedrooms-a-very-bad-idea
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