It is not unusual for students or adults who have committed an act that is destructive like drinking to excess or consuming an addictive drug to say that they do it to “fit in.” In hearing about this behavior, we might assume that this statement is some kind of excuse or a weakness of character. […]
Understanding the Teenage Brain
For as long as neuroscience has been in existence we have believed that the brain doesn’t change that much after childhood. However recent research has indicated just the opposite. There is a lot of change, growth and rewiring that goes on and most parents, caregivers and educators are continually perplexed by the brain changes, behaviors […]
Disconnection, Isolation and Depression – The Impact of Social Media?
At Lakeside, we are asked to help increased numbers of students who are depressed and anxious. There are many reasons for anxiety and depression. A recent study shows that one contributor to depression could be the extent of social media that our students consume on a daily basis. Students are constantly seeking to follow the […]
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