Monday, July 22, 2019

Sleep and How it Impacts Everything!


Sleep impacts memory, learning, physical health, and just about anything you can think of.
Watch Dr. Matt Walker explain how important it is to sleep and if you are not sleeping well, where and how to get help. I am going to turn off that computer one hour before bedtime for sure after watching this TED talk!  https://www.ted.com/speakers/matthew_walker

Thursday, June 20, 2019

How Much is too Much Media Use?

With Teens on average now spending nine hours/day on media, should it be time to ring the alarm bells! Parents are always struggling to know when the computer/phone needs to be turned off.  Common Sense Media is a great website for answers.  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/screen-time

Eight things to know about Child Development

From Harvard’s Center for the Developing Child-  1. Even infants/young children are significantly affected by stress.  2. Life outcomes are ...