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Article Family & Technology Screen Time with Kids

Unplug And Reconnect: 5 Simple Analog Swaps That Actually Work

By Jenna Kruse

Like most parents, I wrestle with the pull of digital distractions at home. In today’s…

Bekah BrownOctober 2, 2025

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Article Family & Technology

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…

Bekah BrownSeptember 10, 2025

2 Kids watching a tv screen together in the morning

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,…

Bekah BrownSeptember 3, 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…

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 CCLS

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

Bekah BrownJuly 9, 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…

April 16, 2025

Brother and sister sitting on the floor, leaning on the couch, sneaking technology.

Article Family & Technology Parenting

Modeling Healthy Technology Use with Our Kids and Why It Matters

By Jenna Kruse

Tried a screen-free day for the kids, but I was the biggest offender! ???? Turns…

February 20, 2025

Asian Mom sitting on couch with arm around look-alike daughter keeping her safe online simply by being present while daughter scrolls on her phone.

Article Family & Technology Preparing for Tech with Kids

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online: One Mom’s Perspective

By Jenna Kruse

Keeping our kids safe online can feel like a part-time job—not just any job, but…

January 15, 2025

Mixed race family playing together leaving screen time behind after setting doable goals through the SMART method.

Article Family & Technology

Unplug and Refocus: The SMART Method for Cutting Screen Time

By Angela Imhoff

You’ve recognized that your screen time is out of balance, and you’re considering an adjustment…

January 3, 2025

Mom with hands together, visibily upset with teen scrolling on her phone, closed off with her legs up next to her chest, possibly getting her dopamine hits like many other teens who are addicted to their screens.

Article Parenting Tech Brain Science

Dopamine Addiction is Now the Most Common Problem for Teens

By Ian McCready

The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt, released in 2024 has laid out a terrifying world…

Ian McCreadyDecember 12, 2024

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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?

5 Reasons Why TV May be Better than Tablets for Kids

The Unexpected Screen Struggle: Supporting Grandparents in Healthy Tech Balance

Modeling Healthy Technology Use with Our Kids and Why It Matters

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online: One Mom’s Perspective

Unplug and Refocus: The SMART Method for Cutting Screen Time

Dopamine Addiction is Now the Most Common Problem for Teens

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