Symptoms of ADHD and a thyroid disorder can be quite similar: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201706/is-it-adhd-or-thyroid-disorder
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Parents’ use of smartphones
A new study out of Illinois State University suggests that young children whose parents interrupt family time by pulling out their smartphones or tablets: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise#1 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=204671
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On the importance of teaching kids a growth mindset Teens Benefit From a Growth Mindset (Hard Work Matters)
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A great resource for reaching kids how to be safer online: https://blog.google/topics/families/be-internet-awesome-helping-kids-make-smart-decisions-online/
Read More »Anxiety prevention
A great program for addressing anxiety in kids early to prevent it developing into a bigger issue: http://time.com/4806209/anxiety-kids-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
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