Reducing scrolling and binge watching while increasing healthy activities

January 16, 2025  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new app that requires exercise or physical activity to ‘unlock’ social media and entertainment apps and websites on your phone or device: https://mashable.com/article/steppin-app-allows-users-escape-scroll https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/steppin/id6737981423

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App for mental health for kids

January 07, 2025  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Mightier is an app that uses games to teach kids how to regulate emotions and use calming skills

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Coping with anger

November 22, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Research confirms that the idea of catharsis of anger – coping by venting your frustration, rage rooms, or stimulating activities like a punching bag or going for a run do not actually tend to reduce anger level after, far more effective is relaxation and calming activities like meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or mandala: https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-study-shows

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Guest Article: Tips for Breaking Through Boundaries to Embrace Endless GrowthGuest Article:

November 05, 2024  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Life’s challenges shape profound personal transformation, revealing hidden paths to growth and understanding. Obstacles can shift from burdens to gateways that ignite inner potential and deepen resilience. Each hurdle opens space for learning—building empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness along the way. Through these moments, individuals find internal strength and the courage to […]

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On the impact of social media

October 04, 2024  |   For divorced parents,For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new series on F/X explores the first generation to grow up with social media:

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