Let’s face it. There are times in our very busy, very hectic lives when the best solution is to hand your precious child– gasp– a…
Media Mentoring
Devorah Heitner has a Ph.D. in media, technology and society from Northwestern University and is author of the book Screenwise. She agrees with other experts that…
“Almost Constantly” Online?
According to a new survey from Pew Research, some 45 percent of American teens say they are online “almost constantly.” That number has nearly doubled from…
Media Guidelines for Our Younger Ones
Our blog usually covers a lot of topics for tweens and teens. This week, we thought we’d look at some ideas for the younger members…
New Screen Time Guidelines
Screen time is a topic we hear about everywhere, even in our pediatrician’s office. I know that when I go to the doctor with my…
Screens, Screens, Screens! Time Management Apps
Screens, Screens and more screens. Parents want their kids to put away their iPads, turn off the video games and switch off their phones. Our…
Cutting Back on Screen Time
Tablets and laptops can be amazing educational tools. Smartphones, social media and video games are fun and can be very interactive. Technology in the hands…