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What is a “Gaming Disorder”and Does My Child Have it?

December 13, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

A new, video game-related diagnosis appears in the ICD-11. Is it a real thing? Here is my most recent episode of my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel. […]

Filed Under: Gaming, Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Mindfulness, Relationships, Well-Being

Making Sense of Suicide

December 13, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Many of us were rocked by the recent suicides of icons Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Suicide is always tragic, no matter what. It’s sad to know […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Negative Moods & Emotions, Relationships, Well-Being

Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?

December 10, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Are the worries about Generation Z merely hype or is there something to them? I recently posted a blog on the topic of whether “Generation Z” […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Limiting Tech, Relationships, Social Media, Well-Being

What’s The Key To Teens Getting Happiness From Screens?

December 10, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

How can teens achieve greater happiness from their screen use?   Above, you will find my most recent vlog on my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel: […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Limiting Tech, Parenting, Relationships, Social Media, Well-Being

Holidays During Politically Divided Times

November 20, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Holidays can be stressful even under the best of circumstances. Getting together with family and friends during these politically divided times can feel like we […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Relationships Tagged With: bonding, Dalai Lama, debates, holidays, political arguments, politically divided

THE Answer to U.S. Immigration Policy!

October 27, 2016 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

So, the election is coming to a head…a grisly head at that. I suppose this is fitting since we are in Halloween season. But I, along with […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Relationships Tagged With: 42, confirmation bias, Deep Thought, Douglas Adams, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, immigration policy, Tech Happy Life

Spanking Is Harmful to Children

May 11, 2016 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Every once in  while, the issue of spanking reignites the controversy over whether it is an effective parenting practice or should be avoided. I blogged at […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Negative Moods & Emotions, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, aggression, children, discipline, harmful, Marty Toohey, meta-analysis, Natalie Merchant, spanking, Statesman, What's the Matter Here?

How to Increase Compliance in Children

February 22, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

Whether your child ignores your commands completely, or dawdles for what seems like endless amounts of time before eventually complying, parents are often frustrated when […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: addiction, cell phones, happiness, health, worry

Assume the Best of Others

February 9, 2016 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I was listening to an audiobook by Dr. Jack Kornfield and Dr. Daniel J. Siegel entitled Mindfulness and the Brain, and Dr. Kornfield gave a quote […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Relationships Tagged With: assume the best, fundamental attributional error, Nelson Mandela, self-fulfilling prophecy

Be a Positive Influence

April 9, 2015 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Another typical day at the Miller residence. Meghan has been critical of her 10-year-old son, Jackson, all morning. He was slow to get ready for […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: be a positive influence, happiness, influence, parenting, parents, relationship

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