The American Academy of Pediatrics has significantly altered their guidelines for screen time for kids. the changes are less absolute than the previous recommendation of two hours a day period. They all room for considering whether that time is spent in front of a television, tablet computer, laptop, or mobile phone, as well as age, and limits […]
Read More »Kids and screen time
October 21, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Teens and sleep
October 20, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some tips on how to encourage / reinforce better sleep habits in your teens: https://www.mhealth.org/blog/2016/october-2016/six-tips-to-help-parents-establish-healthy-sleeping-habits-for-teens
Read More »Teens and driving
October 20, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some data on why teens are more prone to crashes: http://247wallst.com/autos/2016/10/18/why-teenagers-crash-cars/ http://valleycentral.com/news/local/study-56-of-teenagers-admit-driving-when-theyre-dangerously-tired
Read More »ADHD and fidgeting
October 19, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A new kickstarter for a great fidget: http://mentalfloss.com/article/85890/handy-gadget-fidgety-people
Read More »Raising middle schoolers
October 18, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some tips for raising middle school age kids: Parenting Middle Schoolers: 6 Parenting Wins that Can Work for You This Brave Mom Shares Her Middle School Parenting Mistakes for Your Benefit
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