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Handwriting seems to have declined over the years, replaced largely by typing on keyboards and cell phones. Students now tote smart devices to school, starting at the elementary level and continuing through college or post-graduate education. It is interesting to look into whether this change in behavior affects learning or memory. Researchers found that the…
Teens do not get enough sleep. They stay awake late into the night, and then it is so hard for them to get up for school the next morning. They can sleep until noon if allowed, and many tend to do so on the weekend. Interestingly, this is normal behavior for adolescents. During puberty, there…
Screens, social media, academic pressures, climate change, school violence, a pandemic…these are but a few of the many stressors facing teens today. As such, rates of anxiety in teens are on the rise. According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 1 in 3 of all adolescents, ages 13 to 18, will experience an anxiety disorder.…
We live in challenging times, and it is not easy being a teen in today’s fast paced world. There are huge expectations placed upon teens by parents, school, and by teens on themselves. When peer pressure and bullying (especially cyberbullying) are added to this mix, teens can feel overwhelmed, worn out, stressed, and belittled. According…
For pre-teens, especially those entering middle school, the first weeks of September can be demanding. Back to school brings a fresh start for academic success — a chance for your child to make significant headway towards good grades. It also means reconnecting with friends they haven’t seen for two months and navigating the squalls of…
Navigating the stressors of school can be tricky. Here are some parenting tips to help smooth this transition. Look for clues: Think about what may have been challenging for your children last year. Did they have difficulty forming friendships, focusing on a math assignment, or participating in class? Was there any bullying? Look back for…
The time has arrived when your little one is ready to head to kindergarten – congratulations! While this is a day you may have been looking forward to, part of you might also have been dreading it. It is understandable to have mixed emotions as you send your child off to school for the first…
Anxiety affects our mental health. We all feel anxious at times, no matter what age we are. There are a number of things that can cause children to be anxious, such as having a difficult time in school or forming friendships. As a parent, you can help by asking your child how they feel, and…
The last year of high school is an exciting, yet frantic, time. Many students labor over completing college applications and then anxiously wait for acceptances. Other students are most eager, yet petrified, to enter the world of work, armed with their high school diplomas. This is a pivotal moment in teenagers’ lives! In planning for…
July is the perfect time to encourage children to go outside and take breaks from screens. However, some parents continue to struggle with controlling screen use during the summer and with the return to school this fall. During the COVID 19 pandemic, research shows that children’s use of screens skyrocketed as parents lost childcare help…