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For Lifehacker, I wrote about some simple things parents can do to help kids avoid becoming self-conscious so they can embrace who they are. https://lnkd.in/gEfcpW7h

For families who want to keep their tween children from spending too much time in front of screens, a new study offers illuminating advice: ➡️ Parents, you’ll need to put your phones down first. The study, published this month in the journal Pediatric Research, examined the links between parenting strategies involving digital media and early adolescent screen use. Among the most striking findings: Parental screen use was strongly associated with higher adolescent screen time and problematic social media or video game use. 🎮 Parents should be pleased to know that being present and available to their children, without a phone in their hand, can really make a difference. We agree that the best approach is to have a clear family plan for media use, with understood guidelines and an open line of communication as both parents and children navigate our screen-saturated reality. Discover more here: 💻 https://lnkd.in/eHKMJf4R #cybersafetyconsulting #cybersafety #internetsafety #onlinesafety #onlinewellbeing #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #parentingtips #screentime #socialmedia

Parents hold a significant role in shaping our lives, providing guidance, and fostering our growth. Yet, not all parental influences are positive. Some parents can have a toxic impact on their children's well-being. Toxic parents, whether through their behavior or actions, can cause emotional, psychological, and even physical harm to their children. In this video, we'll explore various types of toxic parents, their signs, and offer insights into dealing with these challenging situations. #toxicparents #parenting

📱 The topic of screentime is tricky 📱 With parental pressures and the demand of day-to-day life, it can be overwhelming to introduce device-based boundaries. 🤝 We're here to support parents on this journey. Follow this link to see our top tips: https://buff.ly/3ZpopV9

This is an important one for parents and caregivers to tweens and teens - the latest blog post I've written for Body Happy Org is on body image during puberty, with some tips on how you can work towards positive body image during the pre-teen and teenage years: https://lnkd.in/eA2njfat

Pause your scroll and soak in the beginning of a new week. Remember, balance is key when it comes to screen time. As Anna Finis, PsyD, Director of our Child Program, reminds us, "While going completely screen-free may not be feasible, we shouldn't let screens overshadow other meaningful activities.” Regardless of how your day went, take a moment to acknowledge both the victories and the lessons learned. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. If you need to, set your phone aside until tomorrow – Instagram will wait. Interested in learning more about screen dependence? Join us tomorrow for our webinar, "Fostering Healthy Screen Habits for Children & Adolescents." Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02nCM-r0 #mondays #mindfulmondays #mentalhealthmatters #screentime 

Like millions of other parents, I got caught in the same swirl when our kids were little, and it was hard to figure out which parts were normal kid stuff, or discipline issues, or child temperament, or parental stress overload, or couple’s issues – or something else! I learned that it really helps to have a simple plan you can keep returning to. Obviously, the plan changes depending on the age of the child, so adjust it to your situation, but here are the ten headlines. https://bit.ly/3znSYzJ

🐠 Attention parents! There's exciting news about the benefits of fish for your toddler's development. Discover the link between fish consumption and reduced risk of neurodevelopmental delays in this informative article. Don't miss out on this important information! #WeAreTheCignaGroup

🐠 Attention parents! There's exciting news about the benefits of fish for your toddler's development. Discover the link between fish consumption and reduced risk of neurodevelopmental delays in this informative article. Don't miss out on this important information! #WeAreTheCignaGroup

📢Attention parents: Conversations with your children about online use, Parental controls (timer) & a family agreement on screen times are all great digital wellbeing strategies to help your child manage screen time in the future💚 For more resources visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4GFC_NZ