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50 Inspirational Quotes For Kids: Motivation and Inspiration

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

Kids get inspired by what they see and what they read. They explore better when they are inspired by the right things around them. Offering them something to get inspired is what every parent can do. We as adults too need some inspiration to do better in life and career. Every success story has some …

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Screen Time and Montessori: A Pedagogy that Discourages Screens

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

If you are trying to limit screen time for your child, it’s likely you are running in some of the same groups as Montessori parents. You see, screen time and Montessori do not go hand in hand, at least for the for the first several years of life. Why is this, though? Is the Montessori …

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10 Reasons To Limit Screen Time

Leave a Comment / Research & Resources / By Kimberly Guest

When it comes to limiting screen time, both children and adults can benefit from less time spent focusing on their phones, TV, computers, or any device with a screen. In this article, you will find 10 reasons to limit screen time and why it could help improve your child’s overall health. According to the AAP, …

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Virtual Autism – What Parents Need to Know

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

If you have spent enough time in a screen time niche group, it’s likely you have heard the term “virtual autism“. What is it, though? Is it an actual diagnosis and does screen time really cause autism? Let’s get some answers. Here is everything you need to know about virtual autism. What is virtual autism? …

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Screen Time Tracker App for Android and iOS

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

There are dozens of screen time tracking apps on the market, but none like this one. Keep track of your personal screen usage (not included in iOS version), as well as your family’s screen time, and connect with a community of nearly 100k members with this app! iOS (Apple) Screen Time Tracker LSTF App Download …

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TV or Tablet: Which is Better Screen Time?

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

Be it for a much needed break during the day or something to occupy a child while a parent works from home, many hard working parents are relying on screen time these days. This leaves many of us wondering about the quality of screen time our children are consuming and the delivery of the screen …

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Are Light Up Toys Bad for Babies and Toddlers?

Research & Resources, Screen-Free Toys / By Maryanne Kindle

While toys that light up decidedly do not fall under the category of screen time, you may notice that many parents who restrict screen time also restrict their child’s use of them. This may leave you wondering, “Are light up toys bad for babies and toddlers?“. Wooden toys vs light up toys You may have …

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Is Facetime Considered Screen Time?

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

Many parents are feeling the push to limit screen time in their homes. With families and friends living across countries and oceans, it may leave you wondering, “Is Facetime considered screen time?“. The current maximum daily screen time recommendations are as follows: Under 18 months- None 18-24 months- Less than 1 hour of high quality …

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Travel Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

1 Comment / Screen-Free Activities / By Maryanne Kindle

In our quest to limit screen time for our children, finding travel activities for toddlers and preschoolers takes front and center for many families, especially during holidays and in the summer. Many parents have come to rely on screens to pacify their little ones during car and plane rides, even short ones. It has become …

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How Screen Time Affects Behavior in Kids

Research & Resources / By Maryanne Kindle

How Screen Time Affects Behavior in Kids A common reason parents and caregivers decide to give limiting screen time a try is they are concerned about how screen time affects behavior. This is a valid concern. I am not one to compare the ingestion of screen time to drugs, however watching and interacting with screens …

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