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Two handing holding the red book iGen out in front of a book shelf to show what book is being reviewed.

Article Book Review

iGen Book Review: Weird Stats on the Next Gen and the Digital Age

By Jenna Kruse

“Is being less rebellious a bad thing?” I asked myself when I read the provocative…

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Bekah BrownJune 18, 2025

Teacher in a classroom with kids hands raised no screen in sight

Article Child Development and Screens

Why One Teacher Is Reconsidering Screens in the Classroom—and What Happened When She Did

By Dr. Jennifer Beasley

Becoming a skilled classroom teacher requires a balance. Teachers need to balance their understanding of…

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Adam GronwaldJune 11, 2025

Little girl with a headband and her cute curls spilling over while she balances a pencil between her nose and lips as her little kid attention span struggles to stay focused

Child Development and Screens Parenting

How Screen Time Affects Kid’s Attention: What the Research Says

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Most adults will readily admit that their phones affect their attention. But what about attention…

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Adam GronwaldJune 5, 2025

Kid in yellow hoodie with the hood cinched closed tight pulling the strings with both hands, as if hiding from social media shame.

Article Parenting Preparing for Tech with Kids

Preparing for Social Media: Why You Need to Understand Shame

By Angela Imhoff

Of all the emotions we talk to our kids about to help with their emotional…

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Adam GronwaldMay 21, 2025

two male kids sitting at a table playing with playdoh, one smiling while exhibiting self directed play

Article Parenting Screen Time with Kids

The Joy of Play: How to Replace Screens with Self-Directed Creativity

By Jenna Kruse

Nearly one in four children report symptoms of screen addiction. If your child spends excessive…

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May 19, 2025

Article Parenting tech advocacy

What is Prodigy? The Hidden Costs Behind the “Free” Educational Game

By Ian McCready

In the age of digital learning, many schools are adopting technology platforms to engage kids…

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Adam GronwaldMay 7, 2025

Mom holding baby near a bright window as they silently both watch her phone together.

Article Child Development and Screens Parenting

Does Your Baby Watch your Phone? The Surprising Power of Screens on Baby Brains

By Courtney G. DiStefano

While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under two, babies…

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Adam GronwaldApril 30, 2025

Happy Grandparent sitting with excited child on the couch, scrolling on a screen without boundaries.

Article Family & Technology Parenting

The Unexpected Screen Struggle: Supporting Grandparents in Healthy Tech Balance

By Jenna Kruse

Just hop on Reddit for a few minutes, and you’ll see the flurry of threads…

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April 16, 2025

Kids playing make believe at home where advocating for less screens brings visible change

Article Parenting Screen Time with Kids

5 Ways to Advocate for Screen Use Changes in your Community – Starting at Home

By Courtney G. DiStefano

We have all felt the twinge of guilt that sets in when our child says,…

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Adam GronwaldApril 9, 2025

Family in a white car taking a screen-free spring break roadtrip with the windows down a kid puts both arms wide open out of the window while his mom leans out of the window with sunglasses and a fedora hat.

Article Parenting Screen Time with Kids

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips

By Jenna Kruse

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips Can spring break be fun,…

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March 20, 2025

iGen Book Review: Weird Stats on the Next Gen and the Digital Age

Why One Teacher Is Reconsidering Screens in the Classroom—and What Happened When She Did

How Screen Time Affects Kid’s Attention: What the Research Says

The Joy of Play: How to Replace Screens with Self-Directed Creativity

What is Prodigy? The Hidden Costs Behind the “Free” Educational Game

Does Your Baby Watch your Phone? The Surprising Power of Screens on Baby Brains

The Unexpected Screen Struggle: Supporting Grandparents in Healthy Tech Balance

5 Ways to Advocate for Screen Use Changes in your Community – Starting at Home

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips

Prodigy Advocacy Email Template

Use the exact same email we did to get Prodigy out of your child’s school.

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