Category: child health

• Warning Labels on Social Media and Phone Bans in School:  The Trophy Husband Take.

  

  In a world where social media reigns supreme, it’s hard to imagine a day without scrolling, liking, and sharing. But recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggested something that might just make your thumbs tremble: warning labels on social media platforms. Think of it as the digital equivalent of those grim warnings on cigarette packs,…

  Joe Carei

  July 17, 2024

  child health, Family, group messaging, New Year’s Resolution, Outdoor activities, Peer Pressure, Smart phone Use, Social Connections, social media mental health, Social Skills, Technology, teenagers

  Bullying, cyberbullying, Mental Health, school smarthphone ban, screen time, screenagers, social media, social media alternatives, surgeon general, Technology, Vivek murthy, Warning labels on social media

• Youth Running: How much is too much?

  

  Running is often hailed as a beneficial activity for people of all ages, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and social interaction. However, when it comes to children, questions arise regarding the appropriateness of training, the ideal mileage, and the potential psychological impacts of competitive running. I hope to introduce the benefit of health, mileage recommendations,…

  Joe Carei

  March 5, 2024

  child health, coaching, Family, Fitness, Marathon Plan, Performance, Positive Mindsset, Running Potential, Stress Management for Children, Uncategorized, Youth Exercise, Youth Running, Youth Sports

  60 minutes exercise, children running, mileage for children, parental pressure in running, promoting youth running, running positive for kids

• Checklist for a Mentally Healthy School Year

  

  The start of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for children and parents alike.   It’s essential to prioritize their mental well-being along with their academic success. These both go hand in hand.  A healthy parent/student relationship is paramount in both parties mental health.  As parents of six children, over the…

  Joe Carei

  August 26, 2023

  Bullying, child health, Children and phone, Family, First Day of School, Mealtime, Mental Health, Outdoor activities, Peer Pressure, Positive Mindset, Social Connections, social media mental health, Social Skills, Stress, Stress Management for Children, teenagers, Time Management

  Bullying, children, children mental health, First Day of School, Mental Health, New school year, parent/student relationship, parenting, peer pressuer, Positive Affirmation, positive mindse, realistic expectations, reduce stress in children, school, School routine, screen time, shared mealtime, social connections for students, Stress

• The Battle Cry to a Healthy Childhood

  

  If you ask my children, one phrase that they heard from me, it’s “ get outside“. It has been ingrained in our family for 30 years and will continue to be so.  We fell that encouraging children to spend time outside offers numerous benefits.  It is key to their physical, mental and emotional well being…

  Joe Carei

  July 11, 2023

  child health, Children and phone, Diet, Family, Fitness, Mental Health, Outdoor activities, Smart phone Use, social media mental health, Technology, teenagers, Uncategorized

  child health, children, Fitness, mental health for children, outdoor activity, parenting, stranger danger, teamwork