Being Performative
In his play “As You Like It”, William Shakespeare has his character Jacques utter these now-famous words: “All the world’s a stage, and all men and women are merely players.” If those words were true when first written way back…
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Bragging and Boasting
One of the trends you can’t miss if you’ve spent any time watching professional football is the increasingly common practice of displaying boastful and arrogant behavior. Whether it’s a quarterback sack, an interception, running for a first down, or scoring…
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Instagram Sleep Accounts
Imagine that you’re a high school sophomore sitting in your 2nd period history class. For some reason, you are extremely tired. You put your head down on your desk and fall asleep. When you wake up, you’re still at the…
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The Dangers of Early Social Media Use
As parents, the passage of time always leaves us with some regrets. I have some of those should of and would of realities regarding things I would change if I could go back and do it all over again. For…
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Social Media’s Negative Impact
In recent months, there’s been an increase in discussions regarding the negative impact of social media on our children and teens. I don’t find any of this surprising and I’m sure we will see these issues continue to mount. Research…
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Social Media Parental Insight
One of my favorite scenic spots is Bearskin Neck in Rockport, Massachusetts. As you stand on high ground, you get an awesome view of the Atlantic Ocean. But there’s one spot where you can look over the edge at a…
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