How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

Social media, though barely more than a decade old, has evolved to play a huge role in our lives personally, culturally and politically. The question is how can we manage the addictive pull and questionable content so as to enjoy and maintain a healthy relationship to it? Whether for yourself or your kid, here are some important tips to get you started…

Health and WellbeingJulia StormNovember 7, 2018ReConnect, Julia Stormsocial media, mindful awareness, healthComment

That Time When 'Multitasking' Short Circuited My Brain (and how I fixed it)

Sometime last year in the midst of starting my own business; managing both my kids schedules; staying in touch with friends; maintaining an exercise regimen; trying to keep my marriage “exciting;” attempting to stay current on social media; current affairs and the hottest new music my brain began to slowly melt-down. Here's what I did to fix it.

Parent TipsJulia StormJanuary 16, 2018self-help, multitasking, task switching, overwhelm, igeneration, mindful awareness, meditation, short tempered, mediation for kids, meditative activities, Sherry Turkle Comment