The American Academy of Pediatrics in a new report is encouraging middle and high schools to push back start times. Students in later starting schools have less daytime sleepiness, fewer tardies, fewer attention difficulties and better school performance compared to students in early-starting schools. Thankfully, as my daughter starts middle school she begins at 8:30 which …
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Robin William’s suicide shines spotlight on mental health
The tragic and shocking death of beloved comic and actor Robin Williams has slammed us with mental health media attention. If a man such as Robin Williams could quietly suffer so desperately with Depression and addiction we should be more vigilant and aware; encouraging and affirming those who need treatment. Mental health awareness needs to stay on the societal …
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Warning signs of suicide and free resources for help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Depressed? Try video games
Do not let your kids see this! Researchers found that in a group of 60 to 89 year olds playing video games improved depression and cognitive functions better than antidepressants. I wouldn’t worry too much. The researchers say the effect is likely limited to older adults because depression is only linked to executive functioning in …
Is your Middle Schooler cool?
If so, you probably should be worried. A new study led by psychology professor Joseph Allen at the University of Virginia followed cool kids for a decade. In short, these “pseudomature” kids didn’t turn out okay according to Dr. Allen. Not only did their social status take a nose dive but they started struggling …
vacation
Thanks for everyone’s understanding as I took some time off for a trip to Colorado.
The ignored pillar of health
The CDC calls it a public health epidemic. New research suggests that insufficient sleep is more problematic than most realize. Lack of sleep can cause irreversible health and brain damages. We are aware of the importance of sleep for mood and cognitive functioning. However, serious health problems are being linked to sleep deprivation. Experts …
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Is handwriting still important?
As our schools move ever so closer toward total technology are we actually handicapping students? Recent research suggests handwriting is critical for a child’s educational development. Children learn to read more quickly when they learn to write by hand and can generate ideas and retain information better. The cognitive processing involved in writing by hand is …
Summer Newsletter
I know kids are anxious for school to be out. Hoping parents get some much needed rest and relaxation as well! Summer Newsletter