A new study out of Illinois State University suggests that young children whose parents interrupt family time by pulling out their smartphones or tablets: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise#1 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=204671
Read More »Grit, resilience, and growth mindset
June 13, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
On the importance of teaching kids a growth mindset Teens Benefit From a Growth Mindset (Hard Work Matters)
Read More »Teaching kids internet safety
June 06, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A great resource for reaching kids how to be safer online: https://blog.google/topics/families/be-internet-awesome-helping-kids-make-smart-decisions-online/
Read More »Anxiety prevention
June 06, 2017 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A great program for addressing anxiety in kids early to prevent it developing into a bigger issue: http://time.com/4806209/anxiety-kids-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
Read More »Finding patience when setting limits
June 06, 2017 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
An inspiring story of how to help you child through their feeling while also setting firm limits: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/06/05/how-parents-can-find-patience-and-empathy-even-in-a-moment-of-frustration/?utm_term=.006e4d2b9c4e
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