Any parent knows there are no instruction manuals for parenting. There are so many challenges that arise while raising children. In AllPsych.com, Dr. Christopher Heffner provides several suggestions for parents to help shape their child's behaviors in positive ways....
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7 Tips for Getting Over A Break-Up
Breaking up with a significant other can be difficult. It is normal to experience a range of emotions during and after the break-up. In PsychiatristsNYC.com, Dr. Amanda Itzkoff shares 7 tips for coping with break-ups. Here is a link to the article:...
Negotiating Screen Time
All children and teens are exposed to technology whether we like it or not. Even schools use IPads and computers for education and communication with students. However, it is important to limit and monitor screen time. In PsychCentral, Ellen Toronto writes about...
Compulsive Texting Takes Toll On Teenagers
Texting has replaced many other modes of communication. It is easy and quick yet it does not come without adverse consequences. In the NYT, Roni Caryn Rabin reviews recent studies suggestive that compulsive texting may affect academic performance. Here is a link to...
Stephanie Simpson Participates In The NAMI Walk
A beautiful morning run in Park Ridge with NAMI to "stamp out" the stigma of mental illness. Daniel Carcillo from the Blackhawks joined the group, sharing some of his own personal struggles and introduced his foundation Chapter 5, developed to help players...
More Children Getting Drunk On Hand Sanitizer
We all carry hand sanitizer to help ward off germs. However, having it around does not come without risk. According to CNN.com, children who ingest hand sanitizer often show up at emergency rooms showing signs of intoxication and related injuries. Here is a link to...
Five Reasons We Play The Blame Game
We all know someone who always seems to blame others for things that go wrong. In Psychology Today, Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne helps shed light on why some people tend to engage in the blame game. Here is a link to the article:...
Focus On Abilities & Benefit All Children: A Case For Progressive Inclusion Schools
The landscape of special education is changing rapidly. In the Creativity Post, Nina Fiore writes about important elements for creating a progressive and inclusive academic environment for all children. Here is a link to the article:...
The Easiest Way To Get A Better, Smarter Brain
In the Huff Post, Abigail Libers writes about unlocking different talents or abilities by tapping into different parts of your brain by using new associations. Very interesting! Here is a link to the article:...
Why We Compete
We live in a highly competitive culture where rankings and social comparisons are often the basis for how people define their worth/value. In an interesting article in The Atlantic, Matthew Hutson discusses why people compete with one another. Here is a link to the...