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5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Discussions on screen time use for kids often focus on healthy amounts and time limits.…

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Bekah BrownJuly 9, 2025

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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

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

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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.

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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

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Help! How To Reset Screen Time Norms for My Kids

By Courtney G. DiStefano

It can feel impossible to change the norms that we have already set around screen…

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Bekah BrownDecember 5, 2024

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Beyond the Screen: How to Encourage Real Holiday Experiences for Your Child

By Jenna Kruse

The turkey is dressed; glasses clink among adult guests as they exchange warm conversation. Children’s…

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Bekah BrownNovember 20, 2024

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How To Decode Your Child’s Screen Time Requests

By Angela Imhoff

“Mom, can I watch a show?" can feel straightforward, but have you ever considered that…

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Bekah BrownNovember 13, 2024

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A Healthy Dose Of Boredom: Why It’s Important For Development

By Courtney G. DiStefano

A Healthy Dose Of Boredom: Why It's Important For Development Most people dislike feeling boredom.…

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Bekah BrownNovember 7, 2024

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Bekah BrownOctober 18, 2024

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5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

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

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

Help! How To Reset Screen Time Norms for My Kids

Beyond the Screen: How to Encourage Real Holiday Experiences for Your Child

How To Decode Your Child’s Screen Time Requests

A Healthy Dose Of Boredom: Why It’s Important For Development

How to Use Parental Controls

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