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Spread the loveWe can’t talk about the effects of technology on teens without the mention of social media, so we’re just going to dive right in. Elementary, middle and high school students are of the social media generation; they’ve been exposed to it their entire lives and don’t remember a time without it. Regardless of personal opinions on technology, social media, teens and how these three things interact, here are a few facts worth noting: Two-thirds of teens have access to internet-capable mobile devices (a.k.a. smartphones). Ninety percent of teens have used social media. On average, teens spend roughly nine …
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Test Anxiety - How To Help Our Kids Manage While very few people actually like taking timed tests, the experience is much worse for some. It's been estimated that approximately 30% of people experience a least a moderate level of test anxiety. While the discomfort is bad enough, it has…
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When you layer a pandemic on top of back-to-school, many children may struggle with separation anxiety. Here are some strategies parents can use to help reduce anxiety in their children.
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Download our FREE printable cool down workbook for parents and teachers, to assist in calming a child's big emotions and promoting emotional intelligence!
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says we need to stop thinking of play as a trivial, expendable pastime, and start treating it as core to children's healthy development.
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The benefits of riding a bike extend beyond physical fitness. Here’s how cycling can help mental health, too. Photo: Patrik Lundin
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In our busy, hyperactive lives giving our kids the space to do nothing can be one of the most precious gifts we give them.
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Sleep. We all know we need it, but it be one of the first things to go during busier or more stressful times. Times when we need a good night's rest all the more!
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Anxiety is a difficult condition to treat in adults, much less in children. However, here are 10 things that can help a child feel les
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According to a new analysis, the number of US teens who felt "useless" and "joyless" grew 33 percent between 2010 and 2015, and there was a 23 percent increase in suicide attempts.
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By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - Children who get more exercise may have fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who are less active, a recen
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Stop praising them for their innate or God-given abilities, and instead focus on their effort.
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Parents with anxiety disorders can unintentionally teach their children anxious responses to life. But parents can learn how to teach children coping strategies instead, a study finds.
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We created an age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about difficult topics. Here's how to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war while still promoting safety.
Kids don’t need to fear bugs, bills, or the coronavirus pandemic, even if parents do. To keep from transferring anxiety to kids, parents should be honest about fears.
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4. "Which part would you like my help with?"
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What's the weather like inside you? Mindfulness for kids and adults alike
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A comfort zone is by definition a pleasant place: somewhere you feel comfortable and safe, where you don’t have to take risks and your chances of failure are low. While that can be nice, you&…
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No, it's not just "throw the toys out," like my dad once pretended to do
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The disorder can be an asset in our frenetic world.
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It may seem as if teen boys don’t want to communicate, but they do. And they need to.
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Mindfulness is good for us, AND good for our children. Get started with these strategies to teach mindfulness to kids!
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Is Your Child Entitled? Here Are 5 Ways to Make Sure They Aren't.
no matter how affected your family might be by the entitlement epidemic, it doesn’t take a trip to the pediatrician to cure them. It takes you.
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It’s a little before three on a sunny Friday afternoon and Laugardalur Park, near central Reykjavik, looks practically deserted. There’s an occasional adult with a pushchair, but the park’s surrounded by apartment blocks and houses, and school’s out – so where are all the kids?
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Teen anxiety and the overuse of social media.