Mitigating the risk of digital media overuse at college is possible if you plan accordingly. Unfortunately, most adults overlook this detail when preparing students for the transition to college.
Digital media overuse and the transition to college are tough to navigate for those without self-management skills.
Why in-person therapy is better for treatment of internet addiction or digital media overuse issues.
The modern athlete is more likely to fact check their coach. They have notoriously short attention spans. They struggle with in-person communication. And their athletic focus is challenged at every turn. All of which can be directly attributed to the internet.
Improving focus in sports is one of a coach’s greatest challenges. Social media and video games haven’t made that any easier. This guide is full of helpful ideas for building a team culture that prioritizes healthy digital media use and gets buy-in from your players to turn off the internet and get their heads in the game.
Using social media or playing video games for just 30 minutes causes enough mental fatigue to impair athletic performance.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common co-occurring diagnosis for people who struggle with technology addiction or digital media overuse. Few therapists, however, are trained to recognize the wide array of characteristics that a person on the autism spectrum can present.
A Guide for Teens, Kids, and Parents How To Turn Off Devices & Play Outside This guide is full of ideas from real parents who not only got themselves and …
Kids playing outside used to be a common sight. But today it’s becoming exceedingly rare. Parents are fearful of allowing children to play outside unsupervised despite the fact that there’s never been a safer time to grow up. One reason might be our constant access to news. Researchers have correlated it with higher stress and a misperception that the world is more dangerous than ever.
Today’s parent-child relationship is one of 24-hour connectivity. How do teens feel about this new digital contract? Part 4 of a therapist training series on true digital natives. The first people in history born into an established, online, social structure.
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