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Is Phone Scrolling Ruining Your Vacation? New Research Says Yes

By Ian McCready

A new study shows Americans won’t stop scrolling on vacation—here’s why it’s wrecking your mental…

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Bekah BrownSeptember 10, 2025

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Article Family & Technology Screen Time with Kids

Do Screen-Free Mornings Help Kids Have Better Academic Success and More Peace?

By Jenna Kruse

For many parents, a new school year means a new form of chaos. Busy schedules,…

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Bekah BrownSeptember 3, 2025

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Article Parenting Preparing for Tech with Kids

Parents, Is Social Media Stealing Your Joy? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Social media has morphed into a popular parenting tool and provides an abundance of support…

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Bekah BrownAugust 20, 2025

Jenna Kruse holding the book Tech Wise Family on her outstretched legs while riding in a car.

Article Book Review

Reclaiming Home in a Digital World: Tech Wise Book Review

By Jenna Kruse

The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place moves the digital…

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Bekah BrownAugust 14, 2025

The high stakes of social media shame implied as three girls scroll their phone in the high school hallway while two kids walk in front of them down the long hallway.

Article Family & Technology Preparing for Tech with Kids

Lowering the Stakes with Tech to Avoid Social Media Shame

By Jenna Kruse

I was in fifth grade, and two of my friends were over to “play.” Was…

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Bekah BrownJuly 16, 2025

Two kids lying on their stomachs on the floor, one with a remote in hand, watching TV vs. being on their tablet.

Article Child Development and Screens Family & Technology Screen Time with Kids

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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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

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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

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

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Is Phone Scrolling Ruining Your Vacation? New Research Says Yes

Do Screen-Free Mornings Help Kids Have Better Academic Success and More Peace?

Reclaiming Home in a Digital World: Tech Wise Book Review

5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

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

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

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