A study out of University of Texas suggests that when older teens in committed relationships engage in consensual sexting – it may be indicative of healthy exploration and not a cause for parental concern. The lead research stated that :exploration of their sexual identity is not only normal, but a developmental and biological imperative,” and […]
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Expressing gratitude
This article discusses how expressing genuine specific gratitude can bring you closer to a loved one: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-research-shows-the-best-way-to-express-gratitude-to-your-loved-one
Read More »Sibling dynamics in the lockdown/hybrid days
This article talks about how to help support how your kids relate to each other as they are at home together so much during the pandemic: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/health/siblings-get-along-better-wellness/index.html
Read More »Kids and online safety
The FBI has devised a new computer game to help teach kids some savvy skills to stay safe online: https://www.wral.com/fbi-created-games-help-kids-develop-good-cyber-security-habits/19274762/
Read More »Teens and the Covid lockdown
An Oxford study has been monitoring the emotional and psychological effects of the lockdown – and will continue to observe as teens return to school: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-09-07-impact-returning-school-adolescent-mental-health-subject-new-study
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