UH Strong Heart & Mind

08/11/2023

Technology makes all of our lives better - and worse. How do we minimize the downsides?

Encore Episode 130: Should I kick my kid off TikTok? Reena Ninan Ask Lisa Podcast

08/03/2023

How can we help teens stay ? APA's health advisory on social media use in adolescence offers ten science-based recommendations to guide parents, youth, tech companies, and policymakers.

Read the full report: https://at.apa.org/w6h

07/26/2023

Wondering how to speak with your child about their social media use? Join a free webinar on Thursday, July 27 at 4pm ET to learn different tools and skills for initiating conversations with children and teens about social media. Register here: https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bgz5j8m-RLq9Ytv1RQ22uA #/registration

07/08/2023

Great parenting tips for each age group

Teaching them psychological tools now can aid them well into adulthood.

07/02/2023

Dopamine is a part of our brain's survival mechanism. It is also part of why sugary foods and social media hook kids. The latest neuroscience can help parents help their kids manage behavior.

06/24/2023

06/18/2023

“We avoid destinations that will be overly crowded or overly stimulating," one mom shares.

06/17/2023

Some children have a gender identity different from their gender assigned at birth, and some children may not identify with either gender. The best approach for parents is to ask questions that allow their child to talk about their experience and feelings before applying any labels or assumptions. For more information or help finding a support group for yourself or your child, please talk with your pediatrician and find more resources from Healthy Children. https://bit.ly/3oYrkV1

06/17/2023

06/16/2023

The bond between mother and child is one of the most important connections humans can make. But the bond between father and child is just as vital, and includes his support of the mother and the family unit.

06/14/2023

Last year, several medical associations declared children's mental health a national emergency. Parents need more strategies than ever to help their children cope.