What kids need and what screens provide

In a recent webinar I gave on “Weaning the Screens”, I discussed the many things kids need to thrive and maintain wellbeing. During lockdowns and […]

Weaning the Screens Webinar

There is no doubt we have all experienced a huge increase in the amount of screentime we have had this past year. And for many […]

Screen time is bad, unless it isnt

Screen time is bad, unless it isnt: A new study by the U.K.-based Oxford Internet Institute found...

Babies as Young as Twelve Months Get Nearly an Hour of Screen Time a Day, Study Finds

Babies as young as twelve months are exposed to nearly an hour a day of screen time, despite warnings from pediatricians to avoid digital media […]

How much screentime is too much? Ask these questions instead

When it comes to our children’s use of the screens the focus for many is to look at issues of overuse and concentrate on ways […]

Intentional scrolling: 20 better things to do on your device

Could we all get a little more intentional with our scrolling and find some better ways to spend our time on our phone, tablet or […]

Dark Learning? Why You Should Consider Adding A ‘Night Mode’ To Your LMS

The introduction of a “dark mode” on MoodleNet, Moodle LMS’ social network for educators, still in testing stage, reportedly became a team favorite. This has […]

Should we be afraid of parenting in a digital world?

In my work helping parents navigate the digital world, I am often known to tread this space with an air of relative positivity. To embrace […]

Helping our kids thrive in a screen filled world

So how soon do we need to start thinking about the online lives of our precious offspring? How do we ensure they are getting everything […]

Principals on Student Screen Time: 7 Takeaways From Education Week's Exclusive Survey

School leaders are overwhelmingly worried about student screen time at home, but have nuanced views about screen time in school, according to an exclusive Education […]

Screentime rules: parenting for the individual child

What rules should I have for my family when it comes to screentime? How much screentime should my children be allowed? What can they play, […]

The role of parents and screentime

What is our role as parents when it comes to screentime and digital devices? These little devices that connect us, entertain us, provide us with […]

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