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Nicole Runyon

Welcome to The Connection Project

This is your guide to connecting to yourself and a deeper understanding of your children. If you are parents of an infant or a teenager/young adult, this blog is your path to getting and staying connected to your children.

A Manifesto for Family Healing

The Cannonball

The Attitude

Parent Burn Out

Surgeon General’s Warning On Social Media

Who’s Really in Charge? The Kids or the Parents?

Rewards and Punishments vs. Connection

Let’s Talk Anxiety. Where Does it Come from and How Can Parents Help Reduce It?

Follow Your Instincts When It Comes to Screen Time This Summer

Excessive Screen Time Can Lead to Suicidal Outcomes Among Children and Adolescents

What is the 9-Year Change and How Can You Help Your Child Through it?

How do children get spoiled? It’s not what you think.

Why are teens self-diagnosing?

Why are teenagers not getting their driver’s licenses when they are eligible?

Screenagers: The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Adolescent Well-Being

Why I Don’t Diagnose Anymore

The Burden of College Prep: Are Today’s Parents Doing Too Much?

The Impact of Online Pornography on Today’s Youth

Beyond the Grades: Navigating the Parent-Teen Struggle in the Age of Technology

The Heart Behind My Message: A Personal Reflection on Advocating for Children

Nurturing Sibling Bonds That Last a Lifetime

Unlocking Resilience: Understanding and Addressing the Childhood Anxiety Epidemic

The Truth Behind College Application Inflation: Are We Failing Generation Z?

Navigating the Challenges of Generation Z

Addressing the Crisis Facing Our Boys: A Call to Action for Parents

How Does Technology Hinder Childhood Development?

The iGeneration Has Greater Access to Social Networks So Why Are They More Depressed?