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• Because screen use is an integral part of work, school, and personal time, learning a healthy balance in the pre-teen and teen years is important.
• The rise of screens and social media has impacted how our kids' generation makes and maintains relationships.
• Helping your teens learn to connect without screens requires both creativity and clear expectations.

• A good attitude and a little planning can go a long way.
• Save screens for strategic moments rather than making them the default entertainment.
• Creativity and variety in both snacks and types of activities will keep boredom at bay.

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• Developmental progress in infancy and childhood is heavily reliant on parent-child interactions.
• Excessive smartphone use by parents can lead to distress in young children and discourage them from exploring their surroundings.
• Children can act out when they feel as though they're competing with technology for their parents' attention.

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• The most common freshman problems are homesickness and stress.
• Prepare your student several months before first term by letting them test life-skills from the safety of home and by investigating resources in advance.
• Keep communication open by being an open-minded sounding board for their problems.

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• Building self-esteem begins in infancy but it's never too late to start helping kids feel capable.
• Responsibility and accountability can be taught by insisting kids contribute at their development level.
• Kids learn best how to be young adults by being given repeated chances to try, fail, and succeed in their home environment.

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• Teens today are more academically but less emotionally prepared than previous generations.
• Emotional maturity and preparation is a vital component for first-year college success.
• Without preparation and support, freshman can find themselves isolated and overwhelmed.

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• Multiple studies show educational media directed at babies and toddlers doesn’t work.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under the age of two get as little screen time as possible.
• The best way to help small children learn is by interacting face-to-face with them.

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• When and how your kids watch TV and screens may be as important as how much they watch.
• School age kids with access to screens at bedtime score lower on quality of life assessments.
• Simple family routine hacks might help your entire family get more, and better, sleep.

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• Childhood obesity has become a widespread problem in the U.S.
• Methods of dealing with obesity vary by age, but all require active parental engagement.
• Support from a healthcare professional is vital at every stage..

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• Too much screen time has been linked to numerous wide-ranging side effects.
• Setting time limits and monitoring them isn't easy—even with devices made to assist. Instead, try practical limits.
• When breaking a habit, it helps to fill the void with positive things like sports, books and physical play.