Children are becoming experts on technology younger than ever before. It’s not uncommon to see toddlers entertained with iPads, elementary school children with cell phones and middle school kids on social media. If you have a teenager, you’re well aware that their entire life seems to revolve around their phone. Social media has replaced in-person […]
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Digital Detox: Get Off Your Phone! by Emily Hasselquist, LCSW
Like many others, I often start my day by scrolling through a couple of my favorite social media sites as I enjoy my morning coffee. One recent morning though, I had just had enough. I thought about how many times I spent picking up my phone throughout the day and how those minutes were taking […]
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Families by Emily Hasselquist, LCSW
Sure, we’ve all made New Year’s resolutions. I too have promised myself that I would start eating healthier, join a gym, and finally organize that hallway closet on January 1st only to have my goals fall short. Rather than making individual resolutions this year, consider making resolutions as a family. Sit down together to brainstorm […]
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