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Neurodivergent Kids and Screen Time
Embracing the benefits while building a balance Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Experts: Cynthia Martin, PsyD , Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn What benefits do screens offer for neurodivergent children? What are the risks of screens to neuro...
When Are Kids Ready for Social Media?
And how to monitor social media use when kids are starting out Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Max Stossel Key Takeaways Middle school kids want access to social media, but experts suggest waiting unt...
Social Media and Self-Doubt
How parents can help kids resist the pressure created by artfully curated social media feeds. Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Jill Emanuele, PhD Key Takeaways Social media can fuel self-doubt in teens through exposure to perfect images and ...
What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem
How they can exacerbate insecurity, anxiety and depression Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD What You'll Learn Are selfies undermining teenagers’ self-esteem? How can we teach kids to use social media responsibly? How can we ...
How Does Using Social Media Affect Teens?
Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Key Takeaways Teens miss out on nonverbal cues and body language online, leading to misunderstandings and hurt fee...
Why Watch TV With Your Tween or Teen
Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD , Peter Faustino, PsyD , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How will watching TV with my tween or teen help us s...
Teen Self-Diagnosis and How to Respond
When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ice, PhD Clinical Expert: Megan Ice, PhD Key Takeaways When your teen self-diagnoses from social media, be curious and ask questions about what they’ve seen o...
AI Chatbots and Teens
What parents need to know — and how to talk about safety concerns Writer: Jennifer King Lindley Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Megan Ice, PhD Key Takeaways Many teens use AI chatbots not only for schoolwork but also for advice, support, and eve...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexting
Talking to teens about the dangers of oversharing online Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW It’s far too easy for kids to assume that private online communication stays private. It feels intimate, and sh...
How Phones Ruin Concentration
Multitasking leads to shallower thinking and more time spent working, especially for kids who struggle with attention Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Why doesn’t “multitasking” work? Why are kids with ADHD mor...
Do Video Games Cause ADHD
Why kids with attention problems are so focused — even fixated — on the screen Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Natalie Weder, MD What You'll Learn Do video games cause ADHD? Why do kids with ADHD like video games? How can parents tell if kids ...
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy use of social media may be affecting kids negatively Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD Key Takeaways Depression among teens has increased alongside social media use, perhaps because online c...
Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness
The technique that lets you stay connected with friends while boosting your self-esteem and your self-awareness. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Jill Emanuele, PhD What You'll Learn Why does social media make teens stressed? How can mindfulness he...
How to Help Your Child Get Motivated in School
Strategies you can use to help kids work up to their potential Writer: Danielle Cohen Clinical Experts: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Ken Schuster, PsyD , Kristin Carothers, PhD Key Takeaways Kids may lack school motivation because they are strugglin...
Tips for Surviving Standardized Tests
How to help kids reduce stress with smarter study strategies and a healthy dose of perspective Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Matthew Pagirsky, PsyD What You'll Learn How can parents help kids feel more prepared for standardized tests? What a...
Academic Anxiety: When School Stress Becomes Too Much
How to tell when school stress is a sign of an anxiety disorder, ADHD, or something else Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: Ken Schuster, PsyD Key Takeaways Everyone feels stress about school sometimes, but the feeling should fade once the test or ...
School Mornings Without the Stress
How to get your child up and out the door with the least amount of conflict Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn Why do some kids have trouble getting ready for school in the morning? What can parents do to make school...
"My Teacher Hates Me!"
What parents can do when kids are having teacher troubles Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn Why might some kids clash with their teachers? How can parents help kids resolve conflicts with teachers? When should you step in and talk to the teache...
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Tips to help parents decide when a child is mature enough for school Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN What You'll Learn How do you know if your child is ready for kindergarten? What skills do kids need for kindergarten? Sh...
Finding the Balance With After-School Activities
Helping kids choose extracurricular activities that work for them, without the stress Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD What You'll Learn How can afterschool activities benefit kids? What are some common downsides? How can you f...