13 Reasons Why
Several weeks ago, a friend asked me what I thought about the show 13 Reasons Why, and if I thought it was appropriate as both of his young teens had already watched it without his permission. My answer to him was that such a show does nothing to help our children but instead can plant seeds in their very receptive young minds. Many many disagree with me but I can tell you one thing, my children will not be watching this show. They will be outside running around the neighborhood.
Should you respect your teen’s online privacy?
Below is an article I contributed to for Kansas City Parent Magazine.
Should schools start later?
While the information in this article may be true, I can tell you from having worked in a public high school for 22-years, and having met with thousands of teens, few of them get the proper amount of sleep? Why? Because they cannot put down their smartphones, computers or video games. How do I know? Because they tell me.
Are devices the new addiction?
Here is a television segment that I did for The List. In it I explore how too much technology/screens are effecting the brain, our emotional intelligence and our mental health. Enjoy!
https://www.yahoo.com/news/digital-drug-epidemic-3-concerning-190237666.html