Tag Archives: technology
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Beyond Medication: 9 Alternative Ways to Help Teens Beat Depression
Posted on April 7, 2015 by Kristi in Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Teens, Therapy.When parents recognize that their teenager might be depressed, they are often desperate for help. They see their son or daughter struggling, and want to do everything in their power to help them feel better as soon as possible. (By the way, if you’re wondering if your teen might be depressed, click here to learn about the […]
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My Favorite Things: Happify
Posted on September 8, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Link Love, Mental Health, My Favorite Things, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Time for another one of my favorite things! I’ve got another app for you today that I’ve really been enjoying. The spotlight today is on… Happify Happify is an app and website that is designed to help you become happier. Simple, right? It sounds a little cheesy but it’s honestly really cool. When you first […]
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10 Things You Need to Do To Help Your Child With ADHD
Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kristi in ADHD, All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Therapy.Before reading this post, you may want to read my last post, The 8 Red Flags of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder in Kids and Teens. If you’re wondering if your child has ADHD, read that post and consider taking them to a psychologist for an evaluation. If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, […]
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My Favorite Things: Chore Monster App
Posted on July 20, 2014 by Kristi in Kids, Link Love, My Favorite Things, Parenting, Technology.Hi all! I’ve got another new discovery that I want to share with you today. (As a reminder, I have zero affiliation with this website – I just think it’s a really cool idea and wanted to pass it along.) The spotlight today is on… The Chore Monster The Chore Monster is a website and […]
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The Importance of Play
Posted on June 15, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Mental Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Parenting, Technology.Take a moment and think back to your childhood. What did you do for fun? When you had free time? When you truly enjoyed yourself and lost track of time? You may have enjoyed playing pretend – playing house, playing school, or playing cars. You may have loved to roughhouse with your siblings, play catch […]
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Kids and Technology: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kristi in All Ages, Kids, Parenting, Technology, Teens.There have been so many articles about technology and kids in the news recently. 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned For Kids Under 12 has been shared all over Facebook. There was also a rebuttal to that article, called 10 Reasons Why I Will Continue To Give My Kids Handheld Devices. Coincidentally, I just read a […]
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