Ring and Nextdoor: The good, the bad, and the gossip associated with neighborhood watch platforms by Jason Crosby | Aug 25, 2021 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Self-Improvement Buena Vista is as nice a neighborhood as you could imagine: Proper houses trimmed in white, all lined up in neat rows. It’s a labyrinth of new pavement and landscaping, baking underneath the Texas sun. Somewhere, the sounds of a lawnmower swirl together with a dog barking and a child’s…
Expert tips for homeschooling autistic toddlers: Visual learning, socialization, and more by Erik Hervas | Aug 23, 2021 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Disorders, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Whether your toddler has received an autism diagnosis, or you suspect your young one is on the spectrum, there’s a host of activities you can use at home to keep your child both active and engaged. Homeschooling your autistic toddler may seem complex, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed…
Screen time to green time: New study informs healthy screen habits as kids go back to school by Wistar Murray | Aug 19, 2021 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Parenting A new Australian study indicates that adolescents can benefit from daily screen time, but only in limited doses: under 75 minutes for girls and under 105 minutes for boys. The researcher attributes the gender divide to a lower “active contribution” from girls during media use. Boys tend to play more…