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“Having calm, consistent conversations has greatly improved screen balance in my home and I have written hundreds of articles to help others through my weekly Tech Talk Tuesdays newsletter and blog.”— Delaney Ruston, MD Physician/Filmmaker"
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Today, the Screenagers’ team and I are officially launching a website-based initiative to promote middle schools to adopt policies where phones are put away for the day in places like lockers.
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Many influencers have been calling on technology companies to redesign their products to make them easier for parents to parent around. Industry insiders are finally publicly requesting that tech companies make changes.
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Fortnite is the latest video game grabbing youth’s attention. Today I offer some ways to help open a conversation with your kid about it and how to figure out how much time playing this game is too much.
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When a family with 4 kids take all screen time limits away for the weekend, it becomes clear how important limit setting is. Making and enforcing rules around tech time can be taxing, but for most, it is essential.
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How do we get our kids and students to talk with us and think more deeply about the content of the “TV shows” they watch? In today's Tech Talk Tuesday I share 2 strategies I use with my own teens.
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Do your kids spend too much time on social media? Today we explore ways to intentionally help our youth increase face-to-face connections with others.
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Do your kids know digital etiquette? Today I share some of my family rules and 3 tips to help your kids build good digital manners.
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Homework Hygiene is a term I coined and is about helping kids develop effective practices around homework such as writing to-do lists, developing the habit of prioritizing the list and checking things off.
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Do your kids sneak and lie about tech time? Today we explore why kids lie and offer tips to manage this dishonesty.
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Shopping has never been easier. Deals inundate inboxes and social media feeds. This temptation is hard to resist, especially if your self-control muscles are still developing like they are in our kids’ brains.
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Tools, tips, and resources to open a conversation about cyberbullying with your teen. First, try using the words “online aggression” or “social cruelty” to avoid the teenage eyeroll.
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Meditation, mindfulness and attention—and how they all relate to screen time. I've got some great apps for you and your kids to kickstart start a practice.
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The main finding is alarming: The majority of middle schools (55%) allow students to carry a cell phone on them all day. Only 45% of middle schools require students put their phones away for the day. Yet, our survey found parents want something different.
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Family time during the holiday is great….and complicated. It's easy to retreat into personal devices to soothe tense feelings. Instead, consider reaching for a board game whenever possible. I've got some suggestions
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I find the holidays are a great time to slow down and enjoy some non-tech family fun. I’ve put together a list of some engaging, non-tech toys for your Screenagers.
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The big buzz word these days is AI—Artificial Intelligence. Some of these home devices are very helpful, especially for the elderly. But, I do have concerns about their affect on the very young.
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Not all screen time is created equal. There are small things we can do online to support the endeavors of our friends, families, and people in communities. I have suggestions.
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Do you have a long car ride ahead or just looking for activities to do with your kids off screens? How about a podcast? Read about some of my favorites.
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