Are your kids “bored” yet?
When your kids whine about having nothing to do, it’s the perfect time to tap into their creative genius. “It’s good to be bored” we might try explaining, but they don’t seem to care. Studies show that “boredom” heightens imagination, motivation, and creative problem solving. Boredom provides an opportunity to invent possibilities. To help […]
Unplug this summer
I know it’s mid-July and super hot outside. But our kids need to learn to unplug and not rely on technology or screens for entertainment. It’s never too young to set limits and manage screen time. Bad habits are hard to break, even at an early age. Try shifting your children’s/teens attitudes regarding screen […]
“Dynamic features in fetal and postnatal zinc-copper metabolic cycles predict the emergence of autistic spectrum disorder”
The title sounds daunting. “Dynamic features in fetal and postnatal zinc-copper metabolic cycles predict the emergence of autistic spectrum disorder” What does that mean, anyway? Researchers in Sweden have been studying the teeth of twins. They are looking at the uptake of some metals in the teeth before and after birth. By examining this information, […]
K2 or Spice
I saw a teenager that had a negative drug test. That sounds like good news but she confessed to her parent that she had been using marijuana recently. That has me really worried. Perhaps you’ve heard of K2 or ‘Spice’? It’s a designer drug that was created to exhibit the same effects as marijuana but […]
The Magic-Pill
We got to spend some nice family time the other weekend at my in-laws lake house. While we were there it rained, so we watched a documentary on Netflix. It was called “The Magic-Pill” and it talked about how the “magic-pill” is WHOLE FOODS! That is what we NEED to be eating to help with […]
The Time Dilemma
All around the world, people are working longer hours and drowning in the quicksand of ever-expanding task lists. And somehow they still feel guilty when they take time for themselves. It’s madness — and it probably feels like madness for those in the middle of it, too. I know I’m not the only one who […]
Brain Under Construction
Around here we’ve notice a pretty lax attitude about marijuana amongst our families and we’re pretty worried about it. Seth Ammerman MD (American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Abuse) says that marijuana could have a “devastating impact on the lifelong health and development” of our teens. Those are STRONG words. Why is he saying […]
