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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…

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 CCLS

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

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…

Adam GronwaldMay 21, 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…

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 CCLS

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

Adam GronwaldApril 30, 2025

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

Article Parenting Screen Time with Kids

Advocate for Screen Use Changes in your Community: 5 Easy Steps to Get Started

By Courtney G. DiStefano CCLS

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

Adam GronwaldApril 9, 2025

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Shiloh Christian Chapel

Ian speaks to room full of students at Shiloh Christan School about the impacts of…

Adam GronwaldMarch 10, 2025

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Central Jr. High

Ian McCready engages a Gym of 900+ 7th and 8th graders on the stats around…

Adam GronwaldMarch 10, 2025

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New Heights Church

Ian McCready speaks to New Heights Church in Fayetteville, AR, sharing facts about technology addiction.

Adam GronwaldMarch 10, 2025

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Hope Chapel

Ian McCready speaks to Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, CA his story of a 12-14…

Adam GronwaldMarch 10, 2025

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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

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

Advocate for Screen Use Changes in your Community: 5 Easy Steps to Get Started

Shiloh Christian Chapel

Central Jr. High

New Heights Church

Hope Chapel

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