Kids who are addicted to smartphones may have an imbalance in the brain
Teens who can't put away their phones aren't just entranced: Their brains actually have a chemical imbalance, a small new study has found.
Teens who can't put away their phones aren't just entranced: Their brains actually have a chemical imbalance, a small new study has found.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, family psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins TODAY to address how to talk to your children about the tragedy. She says that pointing out that
In the latest edition of TODAY’s “Is It Normal?” series, family psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein answers relationship questions you might never admit wondering about, including whether it’s normal to sometimes wish you were single instead of married, or to withhold information from your partner.
Jennifer Hartstein tells TODAY’s Matt Lauer that “open dialogue with your kids” is key in the wake of rising suicide rates among teenagers: “Don’t be afraid to ask them any questions.” She says that if you’re afraid that your teen’s smartphone could be contributing to a problem, take it away from them.
In the latest edition of TODAY’s “Is It Normal?” series, family psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein answers relationship questions you might never admit wondering about, including whether it’s normal to monitor your spouse’s social media. It
As TODAY’s new “Is It Normal?” series continues, family psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein answers relationship questions you might never admit wondering about, including whether it’s OK to have a favorite child (it’s normal, but you shouldn’t play favorites) or even dislike your spouse sometimes (it’s only natural, as long as you still love them).
It’s natural for kids to want to relax during summer vacation, but how do you avoid them forgetting what they’ve learned during the school year? Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein and teacher Nicholas Ferroni have sound advice on how to avoid the dreaded “summer slide.”
Today’s kids are the first generation to grow up in the age of digital media: What effect is it having on them? Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein tells TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager that the news isn’t all bad: Using apps on smartphones and tablets is more active than just watching television.