Childhood Development
Support Healthy Brain Development: Implications for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
By Erik Peper, Ph.D. published in Somatics
In class, he fidgets, every auditory and visual stimulus distracts him-he gets up, talks to other students and disrupts the class. Nothing seems to hold his attention; he looks at the page and moments later turns around and disturbs the boy behind him. At home, he grabs his food and leaves the table. He is continuously distracted. The only things that seem to capture his attention are his computer games.
2014 Report Card on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth: Is Canada in the Running? Published by Active Healthy Kids Canada This is the 10th anniversary from Active Healthy Kids Canada of the most current and comprehensive annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth in Canada. For the first time, this Report Card reveals how Canada stacks up against 14 other countries.
What is Your Child's E-Q?
By Melanie Hempe
Empathy is the ability to share and understand another's feelings. Relating to other people is one of the most critical developmental steps that your child needs to master during early stages of his childhood. Since empathy is a skill that he is not born with it must be taught, learned and then practiced. It is important for mom and dad to be aware of their child's progress and purposefully model this; talk about it with him and find ways for him to get better at it.
Maggie Daley Park Maggie Daley Park will transform the sites of Daley Bicentennial Plaza into a single continuous public landscape that will operate at a variety of scales, serve a growing residential community, and join Millennium Park as a new international destination on the Chicago lakefront. A goal of the project is to design the park to be attractive and engaging not only during summer, but also during the spring, fall, and winter seasons.
Tech Addictions & Psychotropic Meds
Is There Really Such A Thing As Internet Addiction?
By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh, Peggy Pico November 3, 2014
Imagine spending a day or two without access to the internet. Would you be able to do your work? Connect with your friends, or even know what to do with yourself during free time?
When does the internet stop being a great addition to your life, and start becoming your life?
Addiction expert Dr. Andrew Doan of the Naval Medical Center San Diego talks about a co-authored a case study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.
FSU shooter like many other killers was on psychiatric drugs
By Harold Mandel November 22, 2014 In spite of more and more reports of killings taking place across the United States and elsewhere by people under the influence of mind altering psychiatric drugs the psychiatrists continue to prescribe them as if they are candy. Investigative reporter Kelly Patricia O'Meara reported in an article published by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International on Nov. 11, 2014 that the FSU killer was another mass shooter who was on psychiatric drugs.
Prefrontal control and Internet addiction: a theoretical model and review of neuropsychological and neuroimaging findings
By Matthias Brand1, Kimberly S. Young and Christian Laier Published in Human Neuroscience 27 May 2014 | doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00375
Some individuals suffer from a loss of control over their Internet use resulting in personal distress, symptoms of psychological dependence, and diverse negative consequences. This phenomenon is often referred to as Internet addiction. Only Internet Gaming Disorder has been included in the appendix of the DSM-5, but it has already been argued that Internet addiction could also comprise problematic use of other applications with cybersex, online relations, shopping, and information search being Internet facets at risk for developing an addictive behavior.
Over 70 pct of Portuguese youth show signs of Internet addiction: report Xinhua News Agency November 4, 2014 More than 70 percent of Portuguese people aged between 14 and 25 show signs of Internet addiction, and 13 percent of cases are considered serious enough to cause social isolation and violence, according to a study reported in the local press on Tuesday. The Harmful Effects of the Digital Age on Kids with Carol the Coach blogtalkradio November 2014 Child Rearing can be extremely tough in today's digital age. Carol the Coach interviews Hilarie Cash (starts at 15 minutes) who runs a recovery program for indidviduals who are addicted to gaming and other digital medias. She talks to parents about the appropriate limits on time and content as they are introduced to digital media. This includes video games and other content as well. Listen as the founder of reSTART Center shares her expertise with parents.
Cautionary Tales From People Obsessed With Candy Crush By Rheana Murray November 6, 2014, Kimberly Young, a psychologist who studies obsessive Internet use, said it's usually women who get addicted to Candy Crush. Gamers will know they are addicted if they start ignoring responsibilities like picking the kids up from school or missing deadlines at work, or if they try to hide their habit from worried friends and family, she said.
One Drug or 2? Parents See Risk but Also Hope
By Alan Schwarz November 14, 2014
Medicating children to address lack of parenting skill is just plain stupid, and we are already seeing devastating consequences. As violence continues to escalate from psychotropic toxicity and vg's/porn, and the effects of profound neglect from tech addicted parents becomes the norm, it is ever more apparent that the ways in which we are raising and educating the new millennium child with technology are no longer sustainable.
Video Games & Porn
Should video games be considered a collegiate sport? I say No... By Kimberly Young on November 10, 2014 Although the U.S. is lagging behind countries like South Korea, which boasts more than 100 clinics to treat video game addiction, there should great concern about American colleges deeming video games as sport. What may seem like a competitive sport could be masking a deeper problem.
Recognising Addicted and Problematic Gaming By Ciaran O'Connor November 3, 2014 A look at the signs indicating when someone's gaming habit has become unhealthy.
The New 'Grand Theft Auto' Lets You Have Realistic Sex With Prostitutes By James Cook November 18, 2014 The new release of Grand Theft Auto V is out today, bringing the game to the next generation of consoles. Now running on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, players can enjoy the game in first-person mode, making it seem as if they're really inside the game. But eyebrows are already being raised over one part of the new game: First-person sex with prostitutes.
X is for X-Rated By Zach Brittle, LMHC November 25, 2014 Scientists have been exploring the effects of porn on the body for years, wondering about its impact on everything from brain chemistry and libido to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and motivation. The general consensus is that it's not good. But porn affects more than just the body.
Detoxing & Unplugging
Unplug! Your Children's Future Depends On It
By Jennifer Moses October 28, 2014
Our First World reliance on devices means kids aren't experiencing the day-to-day challenge of merely being conscious.
Education Technology
Could WiFi in schools be harming our kids?
By Naomi Buck The Globe and Mail May 11, 2014 In Canada, the lack of public concern about WiFi exposure in schools seems at odds with a culture of parenting that's often called hypercautious. Here, public awareness on the issue of exposure has been mainly focused on cellphones. The science at play is beyond the reach of most citizens, and many would rather not entertain the possibility that these incredibly useful technologies may pose a risk.
iPads are great for porn and video games - Not so much for learning
By Susan Luzzaro, November 5, 2014
Some Sweetwater librarians, teachers, and parents continue to question whether the district's iPad initiative is a boon or a costly boondoggle.
A New Film from Learning Matters
Word on the street is that public school districts are being hijacked by tech-loving, teacher-hating crusaders who are plotting to spend billions on technology. Rumor has it they want computers to replace books, teachers, and even schools. Can this be true? Is there a conspiracy to bring down public schools? Who has the guts to take on this case... and the brains to solve it? Check out The School Sleuth!
Tech Radiation
Risk of brain cancer can triple after 25 years of cellphone use, study finds
By Ronnie Cohen November 12, 2014
Swedes who talked on cellphone or cordless phones for more than 25 years had triple the risk of a certain kind of brain cancer compared to those who used wireless phones for less than a year, a new study suggests.
Symposium on Health Issues Associated with the Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Radiation
Presented by C4ST and Women's College Hospital Toronto - September 12, 2014 On 31st May 2011, IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). During the course of this symposium Dr. Anthony Miller argues the classification should be 2A, probable carcinogenic to humans..
Social Media & Mobile Technology
How tech dependency hurts sales Communication skills still matter! By Liz Wendling Posted: November 12, 2014 on Colorado Biz
Liz says "I am all for technology making our businesses better, but where do we draw the line? I challenge you to step away from your toys and build some real relationships. Pick up the phone, connect and have a real conversation. Be that invaluable connection and memorable experience your customers are craving. Remember your success depends on how well you sell, not how well you play with your toys."
The toys that let babies post to Facebook, erm, what? By Laura Celada on Quib.ly' November 9, 2014 Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Laura Cornet has created a set of toys for babies that allow them to upload their own photos, videos, locations, and activities to social media. Each toy captures visual information or data, which is activated by a child's simple gesture.
This Restaurant Gives a Discount for Putting Your Cell Phone in a Box By Clint Rainey November 3, 2014 A restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa, is sick of customers plugging away furiously at their phones. Owner Dave Ferris doesn't want the devices cluttering tabletops like horribly ineffective utensils either, which is why at Sneaky's Chicken, servers make the rounds with shoeboxes on Wednesday evenings. Drop your phone in one, and you get 10 percent off your meal.
Programs, Tools & Techniques
The Boys Adventure Store - JM Cremp's
JM Cremp's products encourage strong relationships between you and the extraordinary boys in your lives!
Workplace Ergonomics
Adjust your world to fit you become the unreasonable person
By Erik Peper November 12, 2014 Having the right equipment and work environment will reduce injury and improve performance. This is true for athletes as well as for people using computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Dr Erik Peper gives a useful practice demonstrating how sitting posture affects strength as well as ergonomic and work-style suggestions to optimize working at the computer.
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