Are fitness trackers good for children?
There’s no denying that fitness trackers can help track children’s activity levels, but there are downsides to them too.
Screen addiction: How much is too much?
Because of the different ways children use screens, there is no set number of hours that qualifies as a screen addiction.
Praising children effectively
Research consistently shows that praising children is one of the most powerful ways to encourage a behavior.
Text bubble bullies: the latest in cyberbullying
Recently, there has been an uptick in cyberbullying based on which smartphone kids use and whether they have iMessage or SMS capabilities.
Finding special time for your kids
In this blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents advice on finding special time for their children.