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5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

By Courtney G. DiStefano CCLS

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

Bekah BrownJuly 9, 2025

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

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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

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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

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

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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

Boy with his headphones on and controller in his hand experiencing behavior change and is screaming at whatever is happening on his screen.

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Is my Child’s Behavior Being Influenced by their Screen Time?

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Is My Child’s Behavior Being Influenced By Their Screen Time? Screen time can affect general…

Adam GronwaldFebruary 6, 2025

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5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

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

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

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