The kids are home from school and it's cold outside. Many parents use the the iPhone or tablet as a distraction or a babysitter but we're reminding parents to take control of device viewing and screen time by creating family rules and discussing what's appropriate to watch and ...read more
According to the newly released Pinterest 100 report, global searches for "social media detox" are up a whopping 314%. January is often a time to reset and refocus. Many people start diets, begin exercise regimens and establish overall health goals. Others, choose to refrain ...read more
For decades parents have worried about the impact of technology on their children, especially in early childhood. Today, tech insiders are outing software and social media creators for making their products purposely addictive. In 2018, the World Health Organization classified ...read more
There is no denying that, these days, technology is a big part of our kids' lives. We live in digital world, and our children are constantly surrounded by screens and sounds and sights and gadgets and gizmos. With this truth in mind, the American Speech-Language-Hearing ...read more
How much screen time is too much screen time? As I write this very post, we are in the midst of our first official "snow day" of 2019. I got the robo call bright and early from the district superintendent informing me that due to the forecast our schools would be closed today. ...read more
If I told you that you could have the best way to control screen time right at your fingertips, would you want to know how? Ok, I think I heard you screaming from my house. Bwah! Never fear. I'm about to unleash a real game changer on you. Because I know I'm not the only time who ...read more
My kids are early risers—to put it mildly. They're usually up before the clock strikes 6 (ugh) giggling and yelling and competing for my undivided attention. Yes, it can be exhausting and exasperating. But it's real life. Moreover, it's #momlife, and it's hard to stay mad at ...read more