James Waxmonsky

A young girl lying on the floor watching something on a smart phone while a boy beside her looks at something on a electronic tablet. (Photo: Getty Images)

Screen Time

The Pitfalls of Too Much Screen Time Too much screen time can cause health problems for an adult. Insomnia, social disconnection and lack of exercise are just a few. Mix it with the turmoil of teen years — or the plasticity of a preschooler’s brain — and it can lead to conditions
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Back to School

Easing Back-to-School Anxieties in Kids After a summer of lazy afternoons and late bedtimes, parents of school-aged children face the deadline for helping their young ones transition to not only a new routine and schedule — but also the academic and social challenges a new
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It's time for kids to go back to school. (Photo: Naos Wellness Architects)

Health Education

Parents Can Manage Back-to-School Anxiety It’s that time of year again — time for kids to head back to school. Children are filled with a mix of emotion, from dread to eagerness, acceptance to excitement. But the start of a new school year can be a time of anxiety, too, for kids
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