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Pine Rest shares tips on limiting screen time for families during the holidays
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Children tend to think of the holidays in terms of freedom. Freedom from the structure of bedtimes, practices, school and homework. Freedom to do what they want to do when they want to do it. Problem is, this freedom often translates to dramatic increases in the amount screen time children and teens engage in. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for children.
Seasonal Depression: A parent’s guide
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in the fall and winter when daylight hours are shorter. While it is often associated with adults, children and teens can also be affected. Here’s how parents can recognize symptoms and support their children in building protective factors that foster multiple skills and resilience. Remember, the key is to stay engaged, active, and connected.
Could my teen have depression?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- A certain amount of moodiness and acting out is normal for teens, so I’m often asked how to know if a teen is struggling with depression. We usually think of sadness as the main symptom, but depressed teens may act irritable, angry, and agitated much of the time. Be watchful for the length of time your teen is exhibiting the symptoms, how severe the symptoms are and how different these behaviors are from their normal interactions.
Helping children better manage stress
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) – Stress in life is inevitable. However, adults and children have very different ways of identifying, reacting to and coping with stress. Adults can often identify what is stressful in their life and talk about it. Children, on the other hand, have not mastered these skills which makes it difficult for them to articulate what is creating stress or ask for what they need to manage stress.
Tips for parenting tweenagers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) – Parenting a tweenager is not for the faint of heart. With each of my children, somewhere between the ages of 9 and 12 they went from wanting to spend time with me and talking my ear off, to basically wanting nothing to do with me and answering most questions with grunts and snarls. The teenage years are like riding a high speed rollercoaster blindfolded. Your child is changing – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, and this requires new parenting strategies.
Addressing teen dating violence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) – Violence in dating does not just affect older teens but those in middle school too. What makes it even harder to navigate is the fact that many adolescents have trouble defining abusive behavior, so they may not realize that what they’re experiencing is dating violence.
Tips for helping kids navigate their emotions
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Helping kids navigate their emotions is a skill that may not come naturally to many parents. After all, we as parents often forget that our children are complex beings who are not born as fully developed “mini-adults.” As a parent, I often wanted my children to either not feel a particular emotion (especially sadness or anger) or to handle their emotions like an adult. Neither scenario represents effective parenting, of course.
Tips for talking to kids about alcohol and other drugs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- It’s never too soon to begin talking to kids about alcohol and other drugs. Just as you protect your children from illnesses like measles, there are things you can do to “immunize” your children against drug and alcohol use. According to experts, one of the most important things parents can do is to start an ongoing dialog with their children at a young age. A dialog is a two way conversation where both parties can express their thoughts and opinions safely.
Matthew 7:1 “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your | The Message (MSG) | Download The Bible A
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by contempt? It’s this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part.
Matthew 7:1 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
Matthew 7:1 NLT “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. NLT: New Living Translation
John 14:1-11 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for y | New International Version (NIV) | Downl
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
John 14:1-2 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for y | New International Version (NIV) | Downlo
John 14:1-2 NIV “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? NIV: New International Version
Psalms 91:2-4 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you wi | New King James Version (NKJV) | Downlo
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
Managing Worry And Anxiety By Jean Holthaus | Review
Managing Worry And Anxiety By Jean Holthaus | Review Managing Worry And Anxiety Practical Tools To Help You Deal With Life's Challenges By Jean Holthaus At some time or another I'd say that every person struggles with worry and to some extent anxiety. Whether it's life's going bad or over simple things, we as humans never seem to grasp that God is in control and knows what's best for us.
National Men’s Health Week - Pella Chronicle: Opinion
This is National Men’s Health Week. When thinking of health, most men think of things like enduring a prostate exam and don’t realize mental health issues are now being called a “silent crisis” among men. Mental health is seen as a “sleeper issue” creeping into the health of men at an astonishing rate. Many believe mental health issues like depression are increasing among men due to cultural changes.
Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions - Knoxville Journal Express: Opinion
As the ball in Times Square counts down the seconds to the New Year, many of us will resolve to do things differently…lose weight, drink less alcohol, quit drinking caffeine, exercise more, spend less money, spend more time with family, or start a savings account. We will set lofty goals around living differently in the coming year. Yet, even as we make resolutions, a nagging awareness we may not be successful will lurk in the dark recesses of our mind. So, what happens?
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