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Electronics: Now Is the Time to Set Clear Limits

Yes, with few exceptions, we are all living different lives. And we might continue for quite a while. As mentioned last week, in my view, the data overwhelmingly points to the need to limit screen time in every form. And yet, there is a clear opportunity amidst this...
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The Data Is Conclusive: It’s Time to Step Up

In the past, many authors, including myself, have written several articles about the emerging issues with children and adolescents growing up with smartphones in their hands. As time moves on, research is becoming more and more conclusive. Children and adolescents are...
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Impossible: Motivating the Unmotivated?

One of the most common questions I receive revolves around the theme of motivation. Parents often ask how to motivate kids when they don't want to do something; usually, it's a responsibility. However, teenagers sometimes appear sad, lost, and unmotivated to do...
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Stop the False Hope This Year

Every New Year offers us a chance to take stock of our home and our efforts at building good habits in our children. In particular, it's good to carefully determine if "false hope" lives in your home, as it will undermine happiness and success. False hope is just...

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Which Game Do We Focus On?

When speaking to parents with challenging children, there is often an urgency to address the specifics of what to do when a problem behavior shows up. In other words, the understandable desire is to fix the problem right now. After all, you want an answer when your...

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