A new survey suggests that cell phone use may be associated with a reduction in drug use in teens: http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/survey-suggests-drug-abuse-lower-in-teenagers-due-to-heavy-usage-of-smartphones-and-pcs-367114.html
Read More »Parenting and sports
March 16, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
The statement most kids want to hear from their parents after a game: http://www.today.com/parents/after-game-kids-only-want-hear-one-sentence-t109231
Read More »Screen time
March 15, 2017 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests that time spent with other kids and not with screens helps them learn essential social skills: http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2017/03/kids-are-better-friends-if-they-spend-time-away-from-screens.html And another study shows that spending three or more hours a day on screens, including watching TV, using computers, or playing video games could put kids at risk of type 2 diabetes. http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/13/14888530/screen-time-type-2-diabetes-risk-children-health
Read More »On resiliency
March 15, 2017 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
This author offers some tips on encouraging resilience and independence in your kids: http://honey.nine.com.au/2017/03/15/12/18/mums-parenting-resilience-children
Read More »On social anxiety
March 14, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
New research has provided evidence that a gene involved with the transport of serotonin – a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of wellbeing – is related to social anxiety disorder. http://www.sciencealert.com/study-finds-some-much-needed-clues-into-the-genetic-cause-of-social-anxiety?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=bee67f1ba4-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-bee67f1ba4-365490661
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