Children today grow up with a world of technology at their feet. Unfortunately, research shows that this new technology has taken a heavy toll on our children. According to the statistics, children spend an average of six to nine hours of screen time every day, with some children spending even more screen time than that. Because children spend more time watching … [Read more...] about The Negative Effects of Screen Time
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Read This Before You Take a Mental Health Day
When was the last time you had a mental health day? Maybe you take time off each quarter. Maybe you feel guilty about staying home unless you have a fever or a sore throat. If so, you might be surprised to hear that the World Health Organization designated October 10 as the annual official World Mental Health Day. It’s part of a campaign for education, awareness, and … [Read more...] about Read This Before You Take a Mental Health Day
How to Teach Your Child the Value of an Authentic Life
Many would agree it's increasingly tricky raising children in this "social media" world. Even more challenging is raising them to be authentic. Today's world makes it all too easy for children and teens to grasp the shallow values that perpetuate their insecurities. Kids grow up with their minds focused on the fleeting pleasures of life but end up feeling empty … [Read more...] about How to Teach Your Child the Value of an Authentic Life
How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
If daily life was more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom. In reality, your loved ones may not be in a position to hire you. However, they can still be an excellent source of assistance … [Read more...] about How to Ask Family and Friends for Help with Your Job Search
7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills
There's nothing as painful for a parent as watching your kid grapple with making friends and figuring out how to fit in. You pick your kid up from school and see him sitting by himself, huddled up in a corner, staring at his lunch bag. You ask him how he feels, and he mumbles something about loneliness. It's an unfortunate moment for any parent. The key to preventing your … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills