Sleep Flees With Kids’ Mental Health Issues “Insomnia significantly affects 29% of children seen by child psychiatrists, according to a national survey.” Click here to read the full article from MedPage Today.” OxyContin prescription drug abuse “a silent, growing problem” amoung youths The San Jose Mercury News reports on the growing number of children and […]
Respect for Others Define stealing – Teach your child to respect another’s work and the right to be paid and get credit for it. “Technology does not trump thoughtfulness. Infringing on the rights of others reflects poorly on you and certainly isn’t what wireless technology is about.” Tom Wheeler, President/CEO of Cellular Telecommunications & Internet […]
In collaboration with Childnet International, ConnectSafely, CommonSense Media, and the Identity Theft Resource Center, TrendMicro launched a “What’s Your Story?” video contest focused on online safety. Contestants were asked to submit videos no greater than 2 minutes in length in one of four categories: Keeping a good rep online Accessing (legal) age-appropriate content Staying clear […]
Learn Critical Thinking – Practice the process of making decisions. Parents can help children learn to make good decisions on their own. Technology offers an opportunity to practice. Encourage Common Sense – Help your child learn common sense with simple rules that work in many situations. These easy to remember phrases help a child make […]
Adolescent Substance Abuse News/Resources Painkiller drug abuse soaring, CDC Chief Warns “Emergency room visits linked to abuse of prescription painkillers have jumped 111 percent in five years, straining the nation’s public health system, a recent study revealed.” Click here to read the rest of the article on the San Jose Mercury News website. Binge drinking […]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPF6urxIHqI&hl=en_US&fs=1] Teenage celebrities seem to constantly be in the news for the wrong reasons. Many parents fear that all of this media attention – paparazzi photos of excessive partying, drug and alcohol use leading to DUI’s, car accidents or stays in rehab may encourage their own teens to experiment. While there is no denying that […]
