Social media warning

July 08, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A warning for parents of kids or teens who use social media: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/07/07/blue-whale-challenge-natick-schools/  

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Better night’s sleep

July 03, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips from a sleep scientist: http://www.sciencealert.com/a-sleep-scientist-reveals-his-8-secrets-to-getting-a-good-night-s-sleep?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=10ee1ee58f-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-10ee1ee58f-365490661  

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Mobile phones

June 27, 2017  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study out of the University of Texas at Austin, found that having phones within sight or within easy reach means some of our brainpower is inevitably used up as we try not to be distracted, so that we are less able to concentrate and performance on cognitive tasks is impacted, even if the […]

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Talking to your teen

June 27, 2017  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on how to talk to your teen in way that actually makes them feel heard and gets them more engaged in the conversation: The Difference Between Active Listening and Hearing  

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Teens and social media

June 27, 2017  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

How to discuss how social media does not actually represent people’s real lives: Facebook Is Not Real Life: The Talk You Need To Have With Your Teen  

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