Tips for What to Do (and NOT Do) for Parents and their College-Bound Teen
It’s that time… back to school. Before K-12 students go back to school, college students go back. Depending on where your college-bound student is going, some schools start back sooner rather than later and before you know it, they will be out of the house. This can be an emotional time for both parents and college-bound teens. Here are some tips to get everyone through move-in day and the first semester of college.
5 Tips for Appropriate Device Usage
Let’s talk about devices and screen time. This is a hot topic that I frequently discuss with the parents of my patients. Since COVID-19 and the summer vacation being here, I have discussed it even more often lately.
Various studies have shown that screen time can impact eyesight, mood, impulsivity, and self-esteem. That short list isn’t even exhaustive either. Many parents I work with ask me what is an appropriate time for their child to be on devices and how early is too early for children to be exposed to devices.
To further assist in setting appropriate boundaries with devices, here are some tips:
Back-to-School (finally, for in-person learning)- 10 Tips!
I have been hearing a lot of buzz about schools reopening after spring break, or just families being more comfortable and ready to send their children back to school. There is no right or wrong answer here. You do what works best for your child, their needs, and your family. If you do decide to have your child return to school for in-person learning, however that might look for the district, below are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible.