New research out of France finds that screens/devices are just as effective at distracting kids from their anxiety about an upcoming surgery as conventional sedatives: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/08/new-research-says-ipads-help-calm-down-kids-surgery
Read More »Time-outs
August 30, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A look at the research and uses of time-outs http://www.livescience.com/55932-how-to-make-timeouts-work-for-your-kids.html
Read More »School stress
August 30, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
How to help high school students deal with stress: How to Help Teens Cope with the Overwhelming Stress They are Experiencing in High School
Read More »ADHD and medication
August 29, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A summary on ADHD and meds: http://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-mind/mood/article/adhd-medication-what-parents-should-know
Read More »On video games
August 29, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some evidence suggests cognitive benefits to gaming: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton/2016/08/28/gamer-science-are-video-games-making-kids-smarter-inforgraphic/#325049721ff9
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