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How Much Media Is Too Much Media?

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 Tackling the realm of technology in this day and age can prove daunting as a parent. There always seems to be a new social media platform, video game, or tech device that our kids fawn over. If you are a parent who didn't grow up with technology as it is today, how can we avoid missing out on what are children are up to? It's important, crucially, that we as parents stay up to date on what types of media are children are consuming. You may think that TV show is okay or that video game is "just a game," but in reality that's far from the truth. The consumption of media has drastic effects on our children whether we like to admit it or not. From the length of time they spend on devices all the way through what they post on social media. Each time they log on to the vast world of tech, they are putting themselves at risk.  The effects of media can be as small as not sleeping well to as severe as suicide ideation or attempt. Scary, right? How terrible is it that chil...
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4 Principles of Discipline

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Some people think that it doesn't necessarily matter how a child is disciplined.. as long as they are. Is this true? Does the type of punishment matter? Will any punishment change behavior? What are the long-term effects of choosing a tough verses soft punishment? Let's talk about it. 1. Never, and I mean NEVER use physical punishment.  "So what? It's just a spanking, they need to learn not to draw on the wall." Just a spanking? I would disagree, along with thousands of scientists who explain the negative effects of physical force on children.  It is not as simple as just a spanking, or a smack, or a hit. Not only is the relationship between parent and child most likely permanently damaged, the development of the child is inhibited. Research shows that those kids who have experience physical abuse from parents go on to display more aggression. They are prone to becoming bullies, alienating themselves from social groups and experiencing peer rejection, and subject ...
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5 Reasons Your Parenting Needs Adapting

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1. Different stages of development need different approaches.   “Although the basic principles of good parenting stay the same throughout childhood and adolescence, the way you put these principles into practice should be adapted to suit your child’s stage of development.” - Laurence Steinberg Put special effort into learning about each developmental stage BEFORE your child gets there. Just as a newborn cannot assume the responsibilities of a 16 year old, a three year old will need different discipline and mentoring than a six year old. It's easier to think that parenting takes a "one-size-fits-all" approach. But this is where we are missing the mark for our children! There are several areas that grow and mature when a child progresses through life. These are expressed in physical, mental, and emotional manifestations. The vast amount of change and adaption you will need to accommodate can be overwhelming. However, if you remember that a child's psychological develop...
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