Snack on this NOT that… Have you noticed that when watching TV or playing video games we tend to choose salty processed snacks? As adults, we have become used to
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Leave the cookies for Santa
Leave the cookies for Santa It’s that time of year for lots of sugary treats. Don’t get caught up in all those extra calories this month and feeding the kids
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Baby it’s cold outside, time to get moving! As the temperature drops and winter settles in we find ourselves falling into a less active routine. This routine can include more
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Screen Time Overuse and Holiday Stress Holidays can be especially stressful, and it’s often when parents first notice their child overusing screens including iPhones, tablets, or laptops. As we approach the
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Aftercare at Summerland Camps No one has ever been nagged into long-term behavioral change. Summerland parents leave the family workshop with expert knowledge of how behavioral contracting works and how to best
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Child Video Game Addiction: Overview Child video game addiction is rapidly growing in the United States as a major health threat. Video games are readily available to children and offer
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Teen Video Game Addiction: Where to Start? When first presented with a teen video game addiction problem, parents are often at a loss of how to start addressing the issue. The
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Improving Motivation A simple way to improve motivation is to self-monitor your behaviors. This involves breaking goals down into daily task. Completing daily tasks and charting your progress gives you
Read moreBeyond Digital Detox | Our Value at Summerland
Digital Detox – What You Should Know In today’s blog post we will discuss the value of Summerland Camps beyond a digital detox. Parents often seek out services at Summerland
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Behavioral Change: A Family Matter In today’s blog post we will explore some ideas to make activity a fun part of your family’s daily routine. The only thing better than
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