Insufficient sleep linked to behavioral problems

May 30, 2017  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatrician finds that children ages 3 to 7 who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with attention, emotional control and peer relationships in mid-childhood. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170309171109.htm  

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Kids and mindfulness meditation

May 22, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A look at the research to date on the benefits of mindfulness meditation for kids: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/22/13768406/mindfulness-meditation-good-for-kids-evidence  

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Grit & Tenacity

May 22, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tools to help tech kids these important skills:   http://kidlutions.blogspot.com/2017/05/raising-kids-with-grit-tenacity.html?mc_cid=b2e74311c2&mc_eid=3f0fe63be8  

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Relationships

May 22, 2017  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

Some interesting insights into perceived ideas versus realities of relationship health: https://markmanson.net/6-healthy-habits  

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Fidget Spinners

May 19, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

An expert at ADHD looks at the fad: http://www.businessinsider.com/do-fidget-spinners-help-with-adhd-focus-children-clinical-psychologist-psychology-toys-2017-5  

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