I recently came across my notes from the Ken Myers lecture from a while back on “Modern Technology in the Lives of our Children” and thought I’d share the various resources that he mentioned and as well as some of the themes he emphasized.
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Resources from Ken Myers Lecture on Technology and Children
November 19, 2010 (Updated Jun 29, 2019) by — Intended Audience: Christians, General, Parents
Relaxing Your Mind by Relaxing Your Body
June 23, 2010 (Updated Jun 29, 2019) by — Intended Audience: General
The mind and body are very interconnected. You may have noticed some of the uncomfortable aspects of this when after a stressful day you find that your shoulders are tight or your stomach is churning. All of that emotional tension, stress and energy has to go somewhere, and so when we’re unable to process it sufficiently on a mental and emotional level it tends to travel into our physiology. Fortunately, this interconnectedness goes both ways: Just as our emotional state can affect our physical well-being, so too can our physical experiences influence our emotional well-being!
Modern Technology in the Lives of our Children: A Lecture by Ken Myers
May 10, 2010 (Updated Mar 23, 2015) by — Intended Audience: Christians, General, Parents
Redeemer Classical School (located in Keezletown, Virginia) has arranged for Ken Myers to present a lecture this coming Friday (May 14, 2010) on Growing up in a Digital Nation: Modern Technology in the Lives of our Children.
Friday, May 14, 2010, at 7:30pm
Massanutten Presbyterian Church
50 Indian Trail, Penn Laird, VA
Admission is free and all are welcome.
A Good Self-Help Book is Like a Map…
March 29, 2010 (Updated Jun 29, 2019) by — Intended Audience: General
One of my goals with the Transitions blog is to provide useful resources to my readers. These can be books, articles, psychological research, websites, etc., as well as, of course, my own thoughts about what can be helpful to those seeking to learn, grow and live well. I intend for all of these things to be useful and helpful (obviously, or why would I post them?), but part of utilizing any resource well is understanding what it can and cannot accomplish for you.
Green Space and Your Mental Health
March 18, 2010 (Updated Jun 29, 2019) by — Intended Audience: General
As a rather severe winter fades and spring approaches it seems like a good time to write about an interesting study I came across a while back about the health benefits of living near green spaces. The perceived connection between closeness to nature and one’s health is not new, and is one which is not hard to accept on just an intuitive level. Particularly at this time of year after having had so much snow it can feel good to just see the green grass again!
Icicles at the Transitions Office
February 17, 2010 (Updated Mar 23, 2015) by — Intended Audience: General
I have always been fascinated by icicles–they’re just so fantastical and otherworldly! While the snow has been pretty to watch, the frequency and quantity has meant for a lot of shoveling and rescheduling. One perk for me with all of the snow has been the increasingly enormous icicles at my office. So for a change of pace here on the Transitions blog I thought I’d write a fun post just to share a few pictures of them.
Noteworthy Posts of 2009
January 27, 2010 (Updated Aug 18, 2013) by — Intended Audience: General
I have a habit of taking time out in the new year (usually in January, after life gets back to normal, post-holidays) to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to the new year. In that vein I thought I’d share a list of some of the blog posts that proved to be popular with my readers in 2009.
What Happens After “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”?
January 13, 2010 (Updated Apr 7, 2013) by — Intended Audience: General
For many people the holidays are “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The wrapping up of the year with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a special season in multiple ways. In addition to the historical and religious aspects of the holidays, many people also enjoy the breaking from routine, celebrating and coming together with friends and family. Though I am very much a fan of all of these things, I think it is also worthwhile to acknowledge some of the ways in which the holidays and/or post-holidays can be stressful.
Influencing Teen Driving Behavior
November 18, 2009 (Updated Mar 23, 2015) by — Intended Audience: General, Parents
There are two informative studies in the October issue of Pediatrics that reveal: the effects that some parenting styles can have on teen driving safety, as well as the increased risk associated with teens having a vehicle of which they are the primary driver.
Study Finds that Predictable, Required Time Off Reaps Big Benefits
October 19, 2009 (Updated Jun 29, 2019) by — Intended Audience: General
I recently came across an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that makes for an interesting follow-up to my post last month about the importance and difficulty of Sabbath rest. The article looks at a study published this October in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) that found that backing away from the intense, always working, 24/7 way of life yields measurable improvements in not just work quality and output but also in employee satisfaction.
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