A new study has found that teens are more able to cope with stress if they are reminded that people can change Stress in Teens: One Simple Intervention Can Reduce Stress
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November 01, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Kids and screen time
October 21, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
The American Academy of Pediatrics has significantly altered their guidelines for screen time for kids. the changes are less absolute than the previous recommendation of two hours a day period. They all room for considering whether that time is spent in front of a television, tablet computer, laptop, or mobile phone, as well as age, and limits […]
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October 20, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some tips on how to encourage / reinforce better sleep habits in your teens: https://www.mhealth.org/blog/2016/october-2016/six-tips-to-help-parents-establish-healthy-sleeping-habits-for-teens
Read More »Teens and driving
October 20, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some data on why teens are more prone to crashes: http://247wallst.com/autos/2016/10/18/why-teenagers-crash-cars/ http://valleycentral.com/news/local/study-56-of-teenagers-admit-driving-when-theyre-dangerously-tired
Read More »ADHD and fidgeting
October 19, 2016 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A new kickstarter for a great fidget: http://mentalfloss.com/article/85890/handy-gadget-fidgety-people
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