Some people believe that consciously and deliberately instilling faith in their children will make them unrealistic or unable to cope with “the real world.” However, a recent study shows just the opposite. Girls Leadership, a secular, Oakland, CA-based organization that helps girls K-12 to develop courage and skills in leadership, conducted a study about girls’ […]
A new study shows definitively that using a cell phone at night increases anxiety and depression – with a rise of 70 percent in these mental health problems in teenagers.
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Taking gratitude a step further, more than just thankful thoughts, can make a measurable difference.
Allergies aren’t just an inconvenience – for some people such as those with peanut or shellfish sensitivities, they are life threatening. Moms of allergic kids know the essential routines of reading labels and Internet research on ingredients, scrupulous hand washing before preparing foods, the dangers of cross contamination. “My allergies are driving me crazy!” Have […]
We tell our kids that junk food isn’t good for them, but it’s not just bad for their bodies—a new study shows it’s bad for their spirits, too. A new study reports that there’s a definite link in the food choices of adolescents and symptoms of depression. The study identifies two main kind of teenage […]
What do these famous women have in common? Alanis Morisette, Lena Headley, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissie Tiegen, Adele, Marie Osmond, Hayden Panettiere, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Sheilds, Carnie Wilson, Princess Diana, Courteney Cox, Lisa Rinna, Bryce Dallas, Kendra Wilson? All experienced post-partum depression. According to the American Psychological Association, one in seven women have more than […]
A recent study had dire news for anyone interested in secondary education: If your school is “low performing,” nothing will change that. But one program-- called Building Assets, Reducing Risk—has gotten awards for a method that can turn failing schools around. More meetings. (Hear the collective groan from educators, counselors, and school administration.) But these […]
