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What do you do when yours spouse disagrees with your screen time rules? Marital discord is just a fact of life. You are not always going to agree on everything. This can be a tricky situation when your spouse disagrees with your screen time rules, specifically the rules you have set for your children. So, […]

Uncovering the truth about the negative effects of screen time on kids’ health I grew up in the eighties and nineties. Things were very different then. There was no reason for parents to worry about screen time and or its effects on kids’ health. There were no mobile phones. And there were no laptops. We

We all know people who will swear on their lives that watching TV has improved their toddler’s speech. There is evidence to the contrary, though; evidence that watching TV can actually contribute to speech delays in toddlers. Speech delays in toddlers Before we get into the evidence and what you can do to help your

Playing outside: does cold weather make you sick? There is a definite correlation between the winter months and illness, especially in children. But, does playing outside in the cold actually make you sick? And your kids? Everyone will tell you that cold weather makes you sick…what’s the truth? “It’s cold here and I’m stuck inside

Babies and TV The world of social media has opened my eyes to how many parents sit their very young babies in front of the TV. So, what’s up with all the screen time with babies? I mean, babies are…babies. They explore and play. Most babies are just happy to be held, put in a