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The negative effects of electronic devices at bedtime

September 17, 2018/in Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Technology, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Did you know that the light emitted by electronic devices such as iPads and iPhones can lead to sleepless nights?

Sleep tips for kids

August 29, 2018/in Family Life, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Technology, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Follow these sleep tips for kids to help your little ones get a good night’s rest.

Thirteen Reasons Why: Talking to your teen about sexual assault

June 8, 2018/in Abuse, Bullying, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Learning and School, Mood, Online, Right Feature, Safety, School Aged, Self-Esteem, Stress and Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Technology, Teens /by Children's National

The best way for teens to report unwanted sexual contact is to identify a trusted adult and just tell them the truth and the facts of what happened.

What you need to know about teen suicide and “13 Reasons Why”

May 22, 2018/in Abuse, Bullying, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Learning and School, Mood, Right Feature, Safety, School Aged, Self-Esteem, Stress and Anxiety, Suicide, Technology, Teens /by Children's National

The hit Netflix show has prompted conversations about suicide and other difficult issues experienced by teens, but it has also raised red flags in the mental health community.

Cute brother and sister enjoying tablet at home

Q&A: Should parents limit how much time their children spend on their tech devices?

May 16, 2018/1 Comment/in Family Life, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, School Aged, Technology, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

The bottom line is that parents do need to take charge and make informed decisions on how they’re going to let their children use tech devices, and for how long.