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Parenting Tips on Sexting
With Representative Anthony Weiner's texting escapades all over the news it is a good time to revisit the issue of sexting with your kids. I just wrote a post on teenage sexting to help us better...
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Tips for Parents: Managing the Multitasking Generation
I just wrote a post about the brains of the multitasking generation and the cognitive costs of juggling too much at the same time. Here are some tips for parents to make sure your children have...
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Media and Obesity: 10 Ways to Raise Healthy, Active Kids
I just wrote a post about the latest policy statement on media and obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Screen media isn't inherently a health risk - it just needs to be kept in balance...
View ArticlePraise and Children: Building Real Self-Esteem
Can praising kids be a bad thing? Not as long as we remember a couple of helpful strategies. Check out this video we did with our local TV station to demonstrate the power of praise: The right kind...
View Article10 Ways to Form Secure Attachment With Your Baby
I just wrote a post about the importance of forming a secure attachment with your baby. Here are ten ways you can make sure that you are putting your baby on the path towards independence and...
View Article5 Tips for Effective Limits and Consequences
We know that effective limits and consequences are key to the development of respect, empathy, and self-discipline. That said, setting and enforcing them aren't always easy. Try these tips to get...
View ArticleVideo Game Addiction: Symptom Checklist
Are you worried about your child's video game habits? Take a look at this video game addiction symptoms checklist I created to see if you have cause for alarm. While this is not a diagnostic tool, it...
View ArticleVideo Game Addiction: I'd Rather Inventory
I just wrote responded to a parent concerned about video game addiction. Use this inventory in conjunction with the Video Game Addiction Symptom Checklist to see if your child might need help.Check...
View ArticleOvercoming Adult Amnesia
I just wrote a post on the teenage brain and the pitfalls of what I call "adult amnesia." Here are some tips to combat your selective memory of adolescence! Try to recall your own confusion and...
View ArticleTen Ways to Improve Attention in Children
What's going on with children and attention in the digital age? Video games, texts, whirling toys, and non-stop entertainment have made it hard to strengthen children's focused attention systems. Here...
View ArticleBeyond the Sex Talk: Communicating With Your Kids About Sex and Sexuality
Many parents drag their feet into THE dreaded "sex talk" with their children. Maybe it's time we take the pressure off of that single talk. If we want the sex and relationships our children ultimately...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Teenagers
Does it seem like every conversation with your teenager ends in a power struggle or argument ? There are no guaranteed strategies to eliminate all parent-teen miscommunication but learning some tips...
View ArticleTen Ways to Raise Healthy, Active Kids
We know from research that active kids do better in school. Here are ten ways to get your kids moving:Make sure your child plays and exercises every day. Encourage a variety of activities to build...
View Article7 Ways to Get Face-to-Face With Your Tween
I just wrote a post on the importance of face-to-face interaction for tweens. Here are a couple of ways to make sure you are striking a good balance between online and offline time:Carve out time for...
View ArticleTeenage Drinking: How to Be a Hands-On Parent
I just wrote a post about alcohol effects on the teenage brain. Caring and connected parents are the number one protective factor for teens. Here are some ideas to get you started:Don't duck the hard...
View ArticleChildren and Sleep: Ten Ways to Ensure Your Kids Get Shut-Eye
We know that tired brains suffer in school and that sleep difficulties lead to cranky kids. How do we face the sleep thieves and help our kids get some shut-eye?Know how much sleep is recommended for...
View ArticleBrain Food Tips
We just wrote a post about the importance of feeding your kids brain food. Here are some tips for getting these foods into your family's food life: The food itself:Plan ahead. Foods on the go are less...
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Ten Ways to Make Space for Free Play
We've written plenty of posts about the importance of imaginative play for children's brain development. Far from being a waste of time, kids need free play to thrive.Summer is here and the outdoors is...
View ArticleBack to School Checklist
A Child’s School Success Checklist My child is curious and ready to have fun!When I ask my child to wait, he or she can wait for a period of time.My child enjoys reading.My child can work...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Teenagers: Keeping Your Cool When Things Get Heated
We talk to parents a lot about the teenage brain and the development of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during adolescence. We know that young people need a lot of practice managing their emotional...
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