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Child at table with screen during holiday gathering without experiencing the conversation

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

Beyond the Screen: How to Encourage Real Holiday Experiences for Your Child The turkey is dressed; glasses clink among adult guests as they exchange warm conversation. Children’s laughter echoes as cousins dart through the kitchen, their playfulness teetering on the edge of delightful chaos. Meanwhile, your child is nestled in the corner of the couch, […]

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Kid sitting in grass. A Healthy Dose Of Boredom: Why It's Important For Development

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

A Healthy Dose Of Boredom: Why It’s Important For Development Most people dislike feeling boredom. It can be agitating or frustrating, especially for young children. While it used to be an inevitable, rather common healthy part of life, author Michael Easter argues that boredom has been widely eliminated by the rise of technology. In his

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Toddler Boy looking down into his lap being distracted by the use of a cell phone, sitting at a restaurant.

Distracting Kids with Phones: An Expert’s Perspective You Need

Ever met with the dilemma of whether or not you should be giving your toddlers a phone to cope in restaurants? While devices will pacify them almost immediately, toddlers miss out on vital learning experiences in the process. Adjusting parental expectations can improve your outings and foster self-regulation for you and your child, growing skills necessary to thrive in life.

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