Mind Positive Parenting
Posted by Erin Walsh • May 20 • No Comments
I just wrote a blog post about self-regulation, technology, and the importance of managing the environment to set our kids (and ourselves) up for success.
Here are 8 ways to reduce digital distractions and boost productivity:
Dr. Dave and Erin Walsh • April 30 • No Comments
We just wrote a post about executive function and how important these skills are for our kids success in school and in life. Here are some tips for giving your kids lots of practice:
Help them build a framework:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • April 25 • No Comments
“I asked mom and she already said it was okay for me to go out with my friends tonight.”
“But dad never makes me do my homework before I play video games!”
Sound familiar? Parenting across two households can be a real challenge. Working through the pain of ending a committed relationship into a working relationship that benefits our...
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Often when we talk about bullying we focus only on the bully and the victim. But bullying doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes place in a social context that can either fuel or combat bullying and cruelty. Talk with your kids about the powerful role they can play by being a good bystander.
Don't participate:
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We just wrote a post on children and memory. Here are five ways to build your child's memory scaffolding:
Dr. Dave and Erin Walsh • December 4, 2012 • No Comments
Emotional memories can be hard to describe but that doesn't mean they aren't powerful. We just podcasted about creating positive emotional memories with your kids.
While there aren't any specific recipes for ensuring our kids have fond memories of our time together (that would probably take some of the authenticity out...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • November 13, 2012 • No Comments
I just wrote a post about the brain science behind falling in love. Whether your child is just starting dating or in a longer term relationship - here are some thing to keep in mind as you talk with your teenager about romance:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 24, 2012 • 1 Comment
We are just beginning to understand how amazingly complex the human brain is. While each brain is completely unique to its owner, brains share general commonalities and similar functions. Some children, however, are born with brains that are wired differently from those of most kids. Not better or worse, just different.
Kids with...
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We talk to parents a lot about the teenage brain and the development of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during adolescence. We know that young people need a lot of practice managing their emotional impulses and that, for some teens, things can turn rocky or explosive on a dime.
When your teen's PFC heads out to lunch,...
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We've written plenty of posts about the importance of imaginative play for children's brain development. Far from being a waste of time, kids need free play to thrive.
Summer is here and the outdoors is begging kids...
More...Dr. Dave Walsh and Erin Walsh • May 31, 2012 • 1 Comment
We just wrote a post about the importance of feeding your kids brain food. Here are some tips for getting these foods into your family's food life:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • May 24, 2012 • No Comments
We know that tired brains suffer in school and that sleep difficulties lead to cranky kids. How do we face the sleep thieves and help our kids get some shut-eye?
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • May 21, 2012 • No Comments
I just wrote a post about alcohol effects on the teenage brain. Caring and connected parents are the number one protective factor for teens. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Posted by Erin Walsh • May 10, 2012 • No Comments
I just wrote a post on the importance of face-to-face interaction for tweens. Here are a couple of ways to make sure you are striking a good balance between online and offline time:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • April 2, 2012 • No Comments
We know from research that active kids do better in school. Here are ten ways to get your kids moving:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • March 20, 2012 • 2 Comments
Does it seem like every conversation with your teenager ends in a power struggle or argument ? There are no guaranteed strategies to eliminate all parent-teen miscommunication but learning some tips for how to talk to teenagers can improve the odds!
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • March 9, 2012 • 1 Comment
Many parents drag their feet into THE dreaded "sex talk" with their children. Maybe it's time we take the pressure off of that single talk. If we want the sex and relationships our children ultimately have to be physically, psychologically, and emotionally healthy then we'd better start talking to them about it early and often.
Some parents don't talk to their kids about sex because...
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • February 23, 2012 • No Comments
What's going on with children and attention in the digital age? Video games, texts, whirling toys, and non-stop entertainment have made it hard to strengthen children's focused attention systems. Here are some suggestions:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • February 3, 2012 • No Comments
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I just wrote responded to a parent concerned about video game addiction. Use this inventory in conjunction with the Video Game Addiction Symptom Checklist to see if your child might need help.
Check each statement you agree with.
____I’d rather play video games than be with my friends....
More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 26, 2012 • No Comments
Are you worried about your child's video game habits? Take a look at this video game addiction symptoms checklist I created to see if you have cause for alarm. While this is not a diagnostic tool, it can help you assess whether or not games are an unhealthy part of your child's life and if you might need the help of a professional.
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More...Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • September 16, 2011 • No Comments
I just wrote a post about the importance of forming a secure attachment with your baby. Here are ten ways you can make sure that you are putting your baby on the path towards independence and self-discipline: