Mind Positive Parenting
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • April 25, 2013
“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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We just did a series of podcasts on the bullied brain. Now that we understand the impact of bullying on young people, what do we do about it? Too often when we talk about taking action 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...
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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 28, 2013
We just wrote a post on children and memory. Here are five ways to build your child's memory scaffolding:
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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • November 13, 2012
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
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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Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • August 22, 2012
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...
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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 • 1 Comment
We now know more than ever about the science behind tired teens and that all tired brains suffer in school. Sleep difficulties also 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
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
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
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
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 • February 23, 2012
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
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • January 26, 2012
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....
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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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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:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • July 27, 2011 • No Comments
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • June 28, 2011
I just wrote a post about the latest policy statement on media and obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Screen media isn't inherently a health risk - it just needs to be kept in balance with healthy activities and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Check out these tips:
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • June 23, 2011
I just wrote a post about the brains of the multitasking generation and the cognitive costs of juggling too much at the same time. Here are some tips for parents to make sure your children have multitasking under control. Their brains will thank you!
