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MASK PRESS RELEASE
From: Michelle Cardini (michelle@maskmatters.org)
Date: May 11, 2015
CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THEM AND INTERESTED IN WHAT THEY DO HAVE GREATER CORTICAL THICKNESS
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Lynne Kenney, Psy.D, a Scottsdale-based pediatric psychologist, says research has shown that children whose parents are actively involved with them and interested in what they do have a greater cortical thickness, the cortex being the part of the brain associated with language, sensory perception, motor command and thought.
"No doubt about it, kids whose parents play with them, look at them and talk to them have better developed brains," Kenney says. The most recent issue of MASK The Magazine, The Time Issue: Making and Taking It Before it Runs Out, examines the benefits of family time, handling controlled chaos, mindful parenting and offers a 3-part plan to finding more quality family time.
In the magazine's "S.A.T." (Student Awareness Tools) section, Rancho Solano Preparatory School students discuss balancing school and family, while the
"Making The Grade" section teaches parents how to maximize quality time with their children from kindergarten to college. This section offers age-appropriate effects & benefits of quality time, as well as suggestions on ways to create it and conversation starters to make it happen with your children. In the "Final Exam" section, read about one mom's quest for family time on the ultimate family road trip.
From five tips for keeping your child's math skills sharp this summer, to MASK's quarterly need-to-know tips on safety, drugs, technology, and bullying, this issue of MASK The Magazine is packed with helpful information, and provides tools and resources on how to create and maintain quality time with your children.
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About MASK The Magazine
The award-winning MASK The Magazine tackles important subjects including bullying, current drug and alcohol trends, self-esteem, and technology safety. All topics are formatted in easy-to-read, age appropriate sections, from kindergarten to college. Through compelling stories, expert information, and resourceful tips and suggestions, each issue highlights some of the challenges facing children and families today.
About MASK Programs
MASK's E3 (Engage, Educate and Empower) Youth Programs aim to engage, educate and empower audiences with knowledge, resources and tools to make safe, healthy choices.The E3 Program is a comprehensive approach to educating parents and students from kindergarten through college and is designed to present the latest trends and information at an age-appropriate level. Through MASK's E3 programming, parents and students will be "in the know" on the latest issues and trends and, most importantly, students will learn tactics and strategies to deal with issues and peer pressure first hand. The programs provide empowerment, support and tools to help nurture overall health.
CONTACT
Michelle Cardini
Marketing and Communications Manager
E-mail: michelle@maskmatters.org
Phone: 480-502-5337
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