In a new study, kids had an easier time doing boring tasks if they pretended to be Batman, Bob the Builder, Rapunzel or Dora the Explorer – all well-known characters who are model hard workers — and were given props to help them get in character: http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/pretending-batman-helps-kids-focus-boring-tasks-study-shows.htm http://selfcontrol.psych.lsa.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cdev12695.pdf_jsessionid9A14126FF0E062AD942DD3C3CEE26155.f04t03.pdf
Read More »Earning screen time
October 10, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
An app that makes your kids earn unlocking their screen: http://www.ozy.com/good-sht/the-app-that-lets-your-kids-earn-their-screen-time/80958
Read More »“Say Sorry”
October 10, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some suggestions on more meaningful things to teach your kids to say instead of “I’m Sorry”: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/what-to-say-to-little-kids-instead-of-say-sorry-1819288365
Read More »Teens and social media
October 03, 2017 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Researchers explored how much online friendships can be ‘real’ friendships for teens: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2017/10/teenagers_friendships_online_provide_emotional_support.html
Read More »Exercise and depression
October 03, 2017 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
The antidepressant effects of exercise: http://www.sciencealert.com/just-one-hour-of-exercise-a-week-can-be-enough-to-prevent-depression?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=196d86c5b2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-196d86c5b2-365490661
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