Research in human development clearly shows that the seeds of empathy, caring, and compassion are present from early in life, but that to become caring, ethical people, children need adults to help them at every stage of childhood to nurture these
Tips for Getting Off your Devices
“Just a sec,” say nine out of 10 parents answering an email when their kid asks them for something. If it’s hard for us to jump out of the digital world, just imagine you’re 3 and the lines between fantasy and reality are already
A Better Look at Teen Self-Harm (infographic)
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The Benefits of Play
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Have you had the social media “talk”?
You’ve established rules for your tween for when he or she’s at home, school or a friend’s house, but you also need to set clear rules for when your child is online. If you haven’t yet, don’t worry. But do take the
E-Cigarettes shaped like USB Flash Drives
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Talking about Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible way
School Thanksgiving activities often mean dressing children in “Indian” headdresses and paper feathers as they sing “My Country ’Tis of Thee” or “Mr. Turkey.” Some teachers might even ask their students to draw themselves as Native Americans from the past,
8 Reasons It’s So Hard to Overcome a Tough Childhood
Trauma experienced in childhood has a special ability to wound, especially when it includes emotional, physical or sexual abuse or neglect. The fallout echoes through the years and causes negative consequences, such as higher risks of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, obesity, behavioral problems, and health problems such as heart disease. One study that followed
Early signs of Autism
One in every 125 children has from autism, however, experts say that doctors often fail to track mental milestones and need to be trained to check the if a child is able to mingle and express emotions. Here’s what parents
What Every Teacher Should Know About ADHD: A Poster for School
ADHD is more complex and nuanced than most people realize. Its symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. More often than not, it coexists with other conditions, including learning disabilities. And many of its challenges are “invisible” or easily blamed