Screen time is a major battle during the school year, and summer makes it worse. You can no longer tell your child to finish his homework before playing a video game. And a 1-hour computer time limit seems really short without school and sports taking up most of the day. Is technology-free fun even possible?…
Read MoreAlthough technology facilitates more connections across the globe than ever before, technological advancements do not always contribute to healthy emotional well-being. Most teens spend nine hours on social media every day. Over the course of their lives, your kids will spend about 5 years, 4 months on social media. They’ll only spend 1 year, 3…
Read MoreTechnology is one of — if not the — greatest arguments in homes today. You know this. What you might not know is how to win the battles you face with your kids every day. Your War Phones and iPads are important tools, but can become dangerous addictions. Technology’s Helpful… Phones allow our kids to…
Read MoreWe are smack dab in the middle of the most depressing months of the year, especially for women and children with ADHD. Most people who suffer from winter depression — or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — don’t bounce back until early May. And, according to Dr. Robert Levitan, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of…
Read MoreAccountability is a difficult thing to establish, but it is a key component to increasing your likelihood of success. If someone is checking up on you, then you are more likely to complete the task with integrity despite obstacles or fatigue. Knowing you will have to respond, answer, or confess to someone ups the ante…
Read MoreAlmost half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Only 8% achieve their resolutions, according to Forbes. Are you really surprised the number is so low? Be honest—how many times have your resolutions lasted all the way through the year? What about even through February? You’re not alone. Forbes said that 92% of people don’t keep…
Read MoreLet us help you set goals! Ever wondered what makes a good goal? Have you tried setting goals but just stared at the blank page instead? Ever set goals but not follow through with them? We have all experienced these issues. As a result, we have created a form to help you overcome these goal-setting challenges.…
Read MoreMagazines scream at us to eat healthy and exercise and celebrities want us to try their 7-minute exercise videos that reduce stress and keep us fit. We are bombarded with messages to exercise because it does more than make you “bathing suit ready,” it plays a vitally important role in helping us concentrate, focus, think…
Read MoreMotivation is Key! You respond and tackle challenges based on what motivates you. Intrinsic motivators are personal or internal things that motivate you; these hold lasting results. On the contrary, external motivators are things outside of you, which can sometimes help you get the job quickly, but are short term motivators! This fall, as we look…
Read MoreMaking your bed might be the world’s easiest success habit, according to the Huffington Post. The simple, mundane task of pulling up your sheets, tucking in the corners, and centering your pillow may seem like a silly waste of time, especially when you’re hard pressed for time getting ready for school. However, this is one…
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