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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Some tips for parents on how to support their teen as they transition to high school: Is the First Day of High School Giving Your Teen a Case of the Jitters?
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10 outdated things parents should not say to kids: http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/parenting/10-pieces-of-outdated-advice-parents-should-stop-giving-kids/ss-BBvVSHG#image=2
Read More »On Cyberbullying
Cyberpsychologist Mary Aiken has written a new book called “The Cyber Effect” discussing how to deal with cyberbullying. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cyberbullying-prevention-social-media-teenagers-mary-aiken-cyberpsychologist/ https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Effect-Pioneering-Cyberpsychologist-Explains/dp/0812997859/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471989754&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=The+Cyber+Effect”
Read More »Adjusting kids’ schedules for back to school
Some helpful tips: https://www.sentara.com/harrisonburg-virginia/healthwellness/data/blogs/adjusting-kids-sleep-schedules-for-school.aspx
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