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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

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

Family in a white car taking a screen-free spring break roadtrip with the windows down a kid puts both arms wide open out of the window while his mom leans out of the window with sunglasses and a fedora hat.

Article Parenting Screen Time with Kids

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips

By Jenna Kruse

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips Can spring break be fun,…

March 20, 2025

Mom with dark curly brown hair on her phone with one finger up while her young child waits close by on the couch looking for connection

Article Parenting

Are You There For Me? Technology in the Way of Connection

By Angela Imhoff

Are you there for me? When Technology Gets in the Way of Connection In 1975,…

Adam GronwaldFebruary 27, 2025

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

Article Child Development and Screens

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

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

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

Article Family & Technology Parenting Screen Time with Kids

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

By Jenna Kruse

The turkey is dressed; glasses clink among adult guests as they exchange warm conversation. Children’s…

Bekah BrownNovember 20, 2024

Boy leaning on ball while Dad in on his phone in the background - Child's Request for Screen Time

Article Family & Technology Screen Time with Kids Tech Brain Science

How To Decode Your Child’s Screen Time Requests

By Angela Imhoff

“Mom, can I watch a show?" can feel straightforward, but have you ever considered that…

Bekah BrownNovember 13, 2024

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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

How to enjoy a Screen-Free Spring Break: Advice for Roadtrips

Are You There For Me? Technology in the Way of Connection

Dopamine Addiction is Now the Most Common Problem for Teens

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

How To Decode Your Child’s Screen Time Requests

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