Archive for October 2015
Technology Addiction and Your Teen: Is There a Problem?
“Internet addiction disorder,” along with other sorts of technology addiction, is not currently listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an official addiction. Researchers say further study needs to be conducted before an official definition can be agreed upon. With that said, many behaviors around technology look very similar to recognized…
Read MoreOvercoming Anxiety and Worry with Mindfulness
In Pali, the term is sati; in Sanskrit, it’s smrti. British scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids translated this as mindfulness. Sati is literally translated as “memory,” but it’s rarely used alone. It appears constantly in the phrase “mindful and thoughtful” and generally refers to a presence of mind which is expected of a “good Buddhist.”…
Read MoreKids and Alcohol: When and How Should You Have “The Talk?”
While the concept of “kids and alcohol” might seem to be a specific issue that should be handled in a specific manner, the core question here is actually, “When and how should I have the talk about something which is dangerous for my child?” Thought of in that way, the answer is obvious: all the…
Read MoreTeen Independence Vs. Family Connection: How to Have the Best of Both
Between the years of 1775 and 1783, North American colonies of Great Britain fought a war against their original homeland to gain independence from the King and Parliament. Some parents feel that a similar event is being acted out when their children strive for teen independence. It almost feels like the two goals are mutually…
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