When Should a Child have a Cellphone?
As I sat at dinner, staring across the table at my husband engrossed in his cellphone, scrolling through Twitter, I briefly daydreamed of life before cell phones. That simple time…Continue Reading …
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Screen Time and Kids' Health: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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…Continue Reading …
Indoor Activities You Can Do At Home
So, you have kids and you are desperately trying to avoid an all-day screen fest, but you aren’t feeling up to a trip to the playground, children’s museum, or library….Continue Reading …
Can Playing in Cold Weather Make You Sick? Screen Time and Cold Weather
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…Continue Reading …
Are Screens Bad?
Is screen time for kids bad, or is it just the boogyman of the 21st century? As our teenagers become slaves to thier smart phones and video games and our…Continue Reading …