It’s a struggle sometimes to shut down that voice of negativity in your head. Vulnerable teens especially can fall into the trap of seeing everything through a pessimistic lens. But you can help your teen see things differently, said Akron Children’s psychologist Kevin Triemstra. Reframing negative thinking can have a positive impact on emotional health […]
Grappling with your teen’s phone addiction
The world can be a lonely place without a cellphone. So lonely that some kids have trouble being by themselves or connecting with the world without a screen and touch pad. “With most teens, you can’t separate them from their phones,” said Dr. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron Children’s. “Children and teens, […]
5 Ways to Curb Your Preschooler’s Lying Habit
Consider this: From the other room, you hear a sudden crash and then the screech and cries from your daughter immediately following. When you run in to see what happened, you find her teapot in pieces on the floor with your son still holding the handle. When you ask your guilty preschooler if he did […]
