The role of digital technology (i.e., computers, the Internet, video games, smart phones, etc.) in the lives of children has been increasing over the last century at an astonishing rate. When we think about previous …
Month: May 2013
New teen driver and Conflict with how other parents handle cars for teens
My 16 year old just obtained her license. Great!! Problem: 80% of her friends (and my friends) purchase new vehicles for their children to drive. Their own car. Some even get car loans and …
The Absent Minded Teen: “Someone stole part of my kid’s brain”
Until fairly recently, it was generally believed that that the brain was pretty much done growing by adolescence. However, twenty-first century technology has allowed scientists to make an amazing and somewhat startling discovery. The brain grows just as much during …
Motivating son to put more effort into school work
My 15 year old son’s grades have steadily been declining throughout his freshman year. His teachers say that he is well behaved and contributes in class, but agree that he is underachieving. How do I …