Playing video games will soon be the next after-school competition offered by high schools around Colorado. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) told CBS4 “ESports” will be added in October for official gaming competition. More than 22,000 students in Colorado are already signed up for gaming clubs or activities. CHSAA said it was time […]

We are thoughtful parents, friends and relatives, but sometimes we say things that inadvertently contribute to a child’s vulnerability. Here are some everyday examples – and suggestions for how to strengthen communication with children with regard to secrets, consent, manners, sex ed and more. Secrets – “Let’s not tell Mom about the ice cream.” Sometimes […]

It can be intimidating to talk with our kids about smoking, vaping, drinking or misusing prescription medications. Here are some ways to establish trust (and make it less awkward). It’s hard enough to get a response from our kids when we ask how their day went, so the prospect of starting a conversation with them […]

Too often, girls and women are taught to think of other girls and women as competition or even threats, not as allies. In fact, Caroline Adams Miller, a positive psychology expert and the author of Getting Grit, says that when she asks female professionals if they feel like one of the biggest challenges they face isn’t […]

I have been an avid podcast listener for the past 15 years. I primarily listen when I exercise or on car rides with the family. Long ago when I was in medical school, I would listen to audio tapes on medicine topics while running. Summer is here and podcasts are perfect for road trips with […]

Parenting means having unexpected, uncomfortable, or awkward conversation that begin when kids are young. We think we have years before we have to talk about sex or drugs and we envision bringing it up at just the right time, acting as their sage advisors. Then you’re out running errands with grandma and your 4-year-old shows […]

Youth will have more time to breathe and explore their interests beyond school, but so often downtime becomes screen time. Summer’s wide open time spans can heighten battles over technology use. This is the perfect time to revisit your family rules and see what’s working and what’s not and come up with summer guidelines. So often […]

Prince Harry recently shared his major concern with video gaming and Fortnite in particular. At an event at the YMCA in London, he said game companies are working “to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible.” He spoke about having friends who are struggling with their children over the game. […]

There is no question in my mind that, on average, the most challenging years to parent around screen time is in middle school. It can take a caregiver on a brutal emotional rollercoaster ride. Three years ago, researchers at Arizona State University published a study in Developmental Psychology where they surveyed more than 2,200 mothers […]

The wildly popular TikTok app – which many describe as a hybrid of Snapchat, Vine and karaoke – is meant to be lighthearted and fun. But with such a young user base, is the app doing enough to keep them safe? NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.