Vaping: Dangerous, Available & Addicting
What is vaping? Electronic nicotine devices can look like a pen, a computer memory stick or flash drive, a car key fob, or even an asthma inhaler. Instead of inhaling tobacco smoke from a cigarette, e-cigarette users inhale vapor from liquid “e-juice” that has been heated with a battery-powered coil. This is called vaping. The juice usually […]
February 22, 2023
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Your Child’s First Crush
Yesterday we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a day when many children around the country give and receive little cards, candy and gifts with their classmates in classrooms decorated in pink and red hearts and cutouts of cupid. Older kids may ask a classmate to be their valentine, or make a sappy post on social media declaring […]
February 15, 2023
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Dangerous Internet Challenges and Why They Appeal to Kids
Social media challenges and “games” can be a tempting way for kids to gain attention online and win favor in their friend groups. Some social media challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the mannequin challenge, can be fun and positive activities with little to no lasting consequences. But other challenges that pop up […]
January 25, 2023
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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children & Teens
The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun way to do this! It is important to set healthy goals with kids – and to be realistic about those goals. Kids also love having something to work […]
December 28, 2022
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Teaching Strategies for ADHD Learning Hurdles
Executive function (EF) deficits are commonly mistaken for — and exacerbated by — ADHD symptoms. The reverse is also true, making EF and ADHD inextricably linked yet also distinct. To address a student’s challenges with reading comprehension and other academic skills, teachers and parents must first understand their origins and then follow these 3 steps to help […]
November 30, 2022
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Communication and Your 13-18 Year Old
During this period, teens spend much of the day outside the home — at school or at after-school activities or jobs and with their friends. But it’s important to try to talk with your teen every day to share opinions, ideas, and information. Communicating With Your Teen Here are a few tips to help you communicate […]
November 23, 2022
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