Teen Wellness

List of 6 items.

• Getting a Good Night's Sleep

  Some articles from The Sleep Health Institute:
  
  How Does Sleep Work?
  
  The Stages of Sleep
  
  More Resources from The Sleep Health Institute
  
  Additional Sleep Resource 
  https://www.tuck.com/

• Kicking Smartphone Addiction

  Are you addicted to your smartphone? Is your teen? Some tools to help manage your smartphone use, and break unhealthy digital addiction can be found in this article.

• Reporting Abuse, Neglect

  We continue to be shocked and horrified at stories in the news of abused and neglected children. Please click here for an article and video that offers advice on what to do should you encounter a child you believe may be in danger

• Anxiety in Teens

  I recently had the opportunity to speak to the Mothers’ Guild about anxiety in teens and how to help your son if he is experiencing it. As requested, I am sharing the Powerpoint from that talk as a download here. Also, you can find an informative article from The New York Times about teenagers and anxiety here. 

• Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?

  This is a great article about the impact of technology on teens. Perhaps this can serve as a talking point for families. Cell phones and computers certainly have broadened our abilities to communicate but at what cost? Read the article here: Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?

• Teen Marijuana Use

  If you would like more information on the use of marijuana by teens, and the dangers, please click here. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns on this subject.