I saw a teenage boy for a school physical the other day. He was playing a game on his phone when I came into the room, while his mom scrolled through emails on her phone. Mom put her phone away when I came in, and we chatted briefly. She said she had no concerns about…
5 Ways to Help Your Children in School and Life
Off we go again! For students and parents, this is a time for “Back to School Specials,” hunting down composition books, pens and pencils, lunch boxes, clothes or uniforms, backpacks, and other necessities for the classroom. And now is also the perfect time for parents or guardians to pause and ask themselves: What do I…
Phone Ban Sees Negative Behaviours Vanish in Students
An Australian high school has reported dramatic improvements in student behaviour in just eight weeks after implementing a firm ban on cell phones. Among the seventh to tenth-grade students (ages 12 to 16), Davidson High School’s principal David Rule saw a 90 percent reduction in behavioural issues related to phones in the school, such as bullying,…
Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year
August 9, 2022
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As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has lifelong benefits, said Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Shybut offered some tips for getting…
Stop Obsessing Over Talent—everyone Can Sing
A Hungarian film titled “Sing” won the 2017 Oscar for best short film. “Sing” tells the story of young Zsófi, who joins a renowned children’s choir at her elementary school where “everyone is welcome.” Soon after joining, Zsófi is told by her teacher Erika not to sing, but only mouth the words. On the face…
Help Big Brother Understand Baby’s Limits
By John Rosemond From Tribune News Service Q: Our soon-to-be 5-year-old son enjoys playing with his 14-month-old brother, but there have been three times recently when the baby has started crying and when I check, big brother has a guilty look on his face. So far, the baby has suffered a scratch under one eye,…
Living Life in the Slow Lane
August 7, 2022
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A simple statement I’ve been reminded of recently is that we can’t do everything and expect to do everything well. Our society prioritizes efficiency and productivity. Many work long days, fill every minute of their schedules, rush from one thing to the next, and create systems that allow for tasks to get finished faster. I’ve…
How to Naturally Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
August 7, 2022
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Are you a new mom working around the clock to establish a strong milk supply for your growing babe? Or perhaps you’ve established your breastfeeding routine but have recently returned to work, or your little one has started on solids? It’s normal to have some minor fluctuations in milk supply throughout your breastfeeding season. Try…
Taking the Kids: When They Are Babies and Toddlers
Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. “Definitely there are a lot more logistics with little kids,” said Rachel Mastanduno, a Salt Lake City teacher and mom of a 3-year-old son Max and 5-month-old daughter Frankie. “Everything was within the limits of what Max could do,” she explained, adding that the baby was…
Financial Struggles Can Be Tough on Families, And Tough to Explain to Kids
August 4, 2022
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Financial pressures may have made this a year when some families can’t afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp. It’s OK to explain this to your kids, said an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who offered tips for the conversation, as well as low-cost alternatives for budget-friendly summer fun….
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