Since our attention span in the summer can be very short, and we sometimes only have a few minutes rather than a few hours to read, here are a few articles that may be of interest as we get back into the groove of school. If you have a bit more time (or you are just a fast reader!) check out our recent ‘summer reads’ blog. 

You Need To Teach Your Kids How To Fail – Huffington Post

When Social Media Is Really Problematic for Adolescents – NYT

How Play Wires Kids’ Brains For Social and Academic Success – Mindshift

Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? – NYT

The Power and Benefits of Mindful Meditation – The Child Mind Institute