I have the privilege of working closely with a number of people who, like most of the world, are struggling with day-to-day living in this era of pandemic. This probably is the first time in our memories that we have been as dependent as we are on relationships to maintain our own mental health. We […]
Giving Teens the Gift of Rest
It doesn’t take too much exposure to teenagers to realize that most of them are clearly not getting enough quality sleep. Advocates have suggested that we start school later for middle and high schoolers so that they will be able to get an extra hour of sleep which would greatly enhance their ability to concentrate […]
The Case Against Homework
“Do your homework!” “No TV/playing games/going outside to play… until your homework is done!” How many parents find themselves nagging their children to complete their homework while their children tell them they are too stressed, too tired, too overwhelmed, or too confused to complete their assignments? It turns out there is some thought-provoking research that […]
