Bonfire Digital Wellness

I wrote this last year and it's unfortunately still disgustingly relevant. The most irresponsible thing we could do right now is expect that youth will be alright when they head back to school next year. Here's some action steps we can all do to change the narrative, one student and one interaction at a time #SEL Yale Child Study Center

Are you up to date with the latest from the Parenting for a Digital Future blog? Do smartphones really cause mental illness among adolescents? Ten problems with Jonathan Haidt’s book https://lnkd.in/eWpff-4M Digital resilience, the Yang to risk’s Yin? https://lnkd.in/e2-a9VU3 Girls’ experiences of cyberflashing: images that can’t be unseen https://lnkd.in/e-uAhbUn We looked at all the recent evidence on mobile phone bans in schools – this is what we found https://lnkd.in/eBfrShxk With many thanks to our contributors! And do subscribe at https://lnkd.in/eSgumJeq

Aww thanks Sarah!! We're so grateful to have you on the team! Your passion for empowering our kiddos is truly inspiring. You're making a real difference! #CoachCarterOfFeelings

Summer's here! Beat the Summer Slide & keep your child thriving! Our latest post shares tips and info on our FREE Summer Thrive program to build brainpower, social skills & more for a successful Summer and beyond. Don't miss out! #SummerThrive #SummerVibes #BonfireDW

🌟 New Featured Article! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles, Ph.D., our Director of Research and Education at the Digital Wellness Institute, is featured as the top article on Psychology Today this week! In her latest article, "The Often Overlooked Positive Side of Social Media," Dr. Janicke-Bowles explores the unexpected benefits of social media, shedding light on how it can contribute positively to our well-being. Her insightful research and expertise continue to inspire and inform our work in digital wellness. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e4Kz86yi Join us in celebrating Sophie’s incredible contribution to the field and her ongoing efforts to promote a balanced and healthy digital life with a big "GO SOPHIE!" in the comments. 🎉 #DigitalWellness #PositivePsychology #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #PsychologyToday #ExpertInsights

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🧘 The mental and physical benefits of meditation for kids are starting to become widely recognized⁠ ⁠ 🧠 Because children's brains are very malleable, meditation can be particularly effective for young people⁠ ⁠ ✨️ It has been found to improve the frontal lobe regions of the adolescent brain, with benefits that enhance executive functioning such as emotion regulation, coping skills, attention, focus, and cognitive flexibility

BonfireDW is on a mission to ensure every adolescent has access to support to thrive in today’s ever-evolving world. So yeah — this is seriously a FREE offer for you and your teen 👇️⁠ ⁠ 📲 Parent Discovery Call (30 min) ⁠ 💻️ 6 Personalized Coaching Sessions (30 min via Zoom) ⁠ 📈 Track key metrics for holistic progress 👪️ Parent Check-In (15 min) ⁠ 📅 Flexible Start + Scheduling

You don't wanna miss this one. Stay tuned 👀