You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly 9 out of 10 teens themselves think excessive screen time is a problem, and 6 out of 10 say it is a major problem. At the same time, loneliness is … [Read more...]
Make Sleep a Priority: A New Year’s Resolution for the Entire Family
It is that time of year to make resolutions: eat healthier, exercise more, and spend more quality time together as a family. Have you ever considered healthier sleep habits as a resolution? Sleep is a pillar of health, as essential as eating, drinking, and breathing. This is true for every member of … [Read more...]
The Promise of Preventing Suicides by Mobilizing Communities
Ryan is 16 years old and a junior in high school in a tight-knit, rural community. He is on the soccer team, has a good sense of humor, is well liked, and maintains good grades. He has been getting college recruitment offers for a soccer scholarship. He is also active in Future Farmers of America … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk about Bullying, not Bullies
When we refer to children as “bullies,” it implies there is an inherent and unchangeable quality to them. This can quickly lead to discussions about punishment and sanctions for the undesirable. What is needed instead is to identity bullying as an action that requires support for behavioral change. … [Read more...]
Discipline Shouldn’t be Punishing – for the Child or the Parent
Disciplining children is one of parents’ most important – and difficult – jobs. It is often easy for parents to lose sight of the fact that the goal of discipline is teaching children right from wrong; indeed, the word “discipline” comes from the Latin word disciplina which means … [Read more...]
Safety in Sports: Information for Parents About Concussions
Participating in sports can help kids stay healthy, develop social skills and teamwork, handle disappointment, and improve their overall mood. Despite these and other benefits, youth sports are not without risks, with a head injury as one of the most concerning. The CDC estimates that there are 3.8 … [Read more...]
“My tummy hurts again”: Decoding children’s school avoidance
Every once in a while, parents may wake up to the sounds of perfectly healthy children complaining of tummy aches and feeling sick. While occasionally pretending to be sick to avoid school is a normal part of growing up, more frequent or regular requests to play hooky may signal a larger problem. … [Read more...]
The Frustrations of Parenting Siblings: Strategies for Keeping Your Cool
It had taken me months to be worn down to the idea of a puppy. I knew how much work a puppy would be. But they’d promised, “It will teach us responsibility,” they said. And, “we can learn to work together.” Now the day was finally here, car overfilled with anticipation and puppy supplies. As we … [Read more...]
Beyond the Breadwinner role: Promoting Positive Father-Child Relationships in Early Childhood
“When she told me she loved me, I was done!” said a dad who participated in a study of low-income fathers and their children when asked about the rewards and costs of being a dad. He was candid about both joys and costs. The costs as a father can include lack of support from programs and the … [Read more...]
Preventing Suicide in Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Why it’s important to talk about mental health and suicide Suicide has been in the news with several high profile celebrity deaths. Rates of youth suicide have increased 58% since 2007 and rates of suicide among 10-14 year old girls has nearly tripled in that time. Suicide is now the second … [Read more...]
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