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  • Closing the Achievement Gap

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • March 8, 2011 • No Comments

    Poverty impacts brain development in critical ways. Here are four things to keep in mind as we look towards closing the achievement gap:

    1. Support early childhood nutrition programs.  The benefits far outweigh the cost.

    2. Suppport early childhood programs that work.

    3. Provide parent education.

    4. Provide young parent support in areas of attachment,... 

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    Tags: Early Childhood, Education

  • Making the Most Out of Music

    Posted by Erin Walsh • February 21, 2011 • No Comments

    I just wrote a post about the influence of music on youth. Here are five tips to make sure that your kids get the most out of what is coming out of those earbuds!

    1. Talk to your kids about the lyrics in their favorite songs. What messages are they conveying? Do they line up with how they see the world? If they were to write a song, what would... 
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    Tags: Multitasking, Music

  • 6 Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Sex, Porn and the Internet

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • February 16, 2011 • No Comments

    1. Talk to your kids about sex. Kids who have good communication with their parents about sex delay sexual activity and are more responsible and safe.

    2. Make it an ongoing conversation. Don’t approach discussions about sex as the "big talk." Look for opportunities to have many shorter conversations beginning in the preteen years and continuing through adolescence.

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  • 4 Tips When Buying Video Games for Kids

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 21, 2011 • No Comments

    Check off these items before you buy a video game for your kids:

    1. Check the rating: age ratings and descriptions are on every box.  Make sure the game you are buying is age rated for your child.
    2. Read the descriptions of the game: if it promises shooting and violence, chances are it will deliver.  Think about what the game will... 
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  • 4 Tips to Curb Video Game Violence

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 10, 2011 • No Comments

    1. Follow industry game ratings on the cover of every game sold: M rated games should not be played by children and young teens.
    2. Know what games your children are playing. Almost a third of kids report that their parents don't know that they play M rated games.
    3. Talk with your children... 

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  • Tips for Parents to Talk to Teens About Drugs

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 5, 2011 • 2 Comments

    1. Communication is key.  Look for opportunities to talk about alcohol and drug use.
    2. Ask your teens what they know and think about drugs and alcohol.  Listen to their answer so you understand their attitudes and the peer pressure they may be under.
    3. Be open to their questions and concerns.
    4. Set clear rules and expectations with your teens about... 
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  • Tips for Protecting Tots from Media Violence

    Posted by Erin Walsh • December 30, 2010 • No Comments

    1. The best gift you can give your young children is one-on-one time with caring adults. Minimize media for the first couple years of your child’s life and read, play outside, do art projects, problem solve, snuggle, and talk!
    2. Encourage people in your family to practice “appointment television.” Turn the TV on to watch a show; turn it off when it is over. You... 
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  • Tips for enjoying the holidays together

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • December 22, 2010 • No Comments

    1. Rent or stream a holiday movie and watch it as a family.  You can even turn it into a game.  Pop a bowl of low-fat popcorn and watch It’s a Wonderful Life.  Every time Jimmy Stewart appears in a new scene, eat a kernel of popcorn.  Or watch the Wizard of Oz (a holiday favorite in my home) and stage a sing-along, assigning each family member a... 
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  • Ten Tips to Prevent "Discipline Deficit Disorder"

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • November 30, 2010 • No Comments

    1. Learn how to set limits and say no.
    2. Support, don't rescue.
    3. Encourage, don't coddle.
    4. Get kids what they need but not everything they want.
    5. Back up teachers and schools.
    6. Take charge of media.
    7. Have clear and high expectations.
    8. Expect kids to do chores.
    9. Set and enforce clear limits and consequences.
    10. Expect kids to volunteer and help others.
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    Tags: Self Discipline, No

  • Tips for Raising Readers

    Posted by Erin Walsh • November 24, 2010 • No Comments

    • Engage your child in language. Talk with her a lot, even before she is able to speak. Because children learn to speak by copying the language they hear, they need talkative role... 
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    Tags: Reading, Literacy

  • Tips to Tame the "Gimmes"

    Posted by Erin Walsh • November 23, 2010 • No Comments

    • Set a good example of saving, sharing, and spending.
    • Suggest that friends and family give more modest presents.
    • Talk to your child before you go to the store about what kind of purchases are allowed.
    • Expect and support your child in sharing with those in need.
    • Listen to your child or teen when she tells you what she needs for school or special... 
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    Tags: Self Discipline

  • 8 ways to keep video games in balance

    Posted by Erin Walsh • October 8, 2010 • No Comments

    • Make sure your child is not playing in the middle of the night.
    • Require that homework and other chores be completed first.
    • Keep video... 
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  • Cell Phone Rules

    Posted by Erin Walsh • October 8, 2010 • No Comments

    We just answered a question on teenagers and cell phones. Here are some suggestions for ways to help your child get the most out of their cell phone!
    1. Decide what limits you think are appropriate. Limits might include number of text messages per month, time limits, technology free times and places, cell phone etiquette... 
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    Tags: cell phones
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