As humans, we’re emotional creatures. We may use logic and intelligence to help us figure out what to do, but if our feelings and emotions aren’t engaged, we won’t be motivated to do it. In contrast, those same feelings and emotions can often cause us to say and do things we later regret–despite our better judgment. That’s why emotional […]
In December of 2016 Simon Sinek gave a 15-minute speech on the “millennial question” that sent tsunami-sized waves through the Internet, racking up over 5 million views on YouTube. Sinek, a corporate consultant and TED phenomenon, tapped into something big when he explained — in his clear, compelling and humorous way — why social-media obsessed millennial’s are […]
Blog by Delany Ruston, M.D. | July 17, 2018 Video games today are so different than the one I played growing up—Pong. I can remember struggling with the black cords to connect it to my TV and then playing the slow, methodical game. What is Pong, your kids ask? You can show it to them here. […]
July 10, 2018 | Tech Talk with Screenagers Filmmaker Delaney Ruston, MD I am really excited to write this week’s Tech Talk Tuesday because it is on a subject I care deeply about–documentaries. I am a firm believer that exposing our children and adolescents to films that promote a deeper understanding of our world and […]
Privacy rules that keep colleges from notifying parents of a student’s distress may be costing lives. Some solutions include granting permission in advance or having a friend alert the family. This column is a plea to all current and future college students and their families to deal openly and constructively with emotional, social and academic […]
Enough of the hand-wringing; tech is here to stay. We can teach kids to use social media more productively, and be more responsible about our own use. The World Health Organization declared last week that “gaming disorder,” or video game addiction, is a “mental health disorder” similar to an addiction to gambling. Less than 24 hours […]