Screen time

4 Ways to Find Screen Time Balance

4 Ways to Find Screen Time Balance

Technology is a growing part of our everyday lives, but sometimes it seems like screens trump parks, play dates and just being kids. Here’s how to set healthy limits that support kids’ mental health.

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

iPad Kid: Understanding the Phenomenon and Its Impact

iPad Kid: Understanding the Phenomenon and Its Impact

Underneath the meme lies a societal concern that needs to garner more attention.

Grace Draznin

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time–Here’s Why

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time–Here’s Why

Once we relinquished control of screen time and handed that responsibility to our son, he took it very seriously.

Jenn Cox

10 things I said I'd never do as a mom...then I became one

10 things I said I'd never do as a mom...then I became one

Kathryn Ross

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

A new study says yes! Plus: those mealtime tantrums might have started in utero, and more new research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

Baby talk sounds the same around the world—and 6 other studies worth your time

Baby talk sounds the same around the world—and 6 other studies worth your time

We scanned all the research to bring you a quick roundup of the studies that are worthy of a parent's precious free time.

Lidia Likhodi

4 reasons the new iPhone SE is great for tweens

4 reasons the new iPhone SE is great for tweens

Sadiya Dendar

I saw so many Facebook ads for Outschool that I finally signed my kid up

I saw so many Facebook ads for Outschool that I finally signed my kid up

Christine Persaud

"Social malnutrition" is one of the pandemic's major effects on young kids, say Ontario docs

"Social malnutrition" is one of the pandemic's major effects on young kids, say Ontario docs

Allan Britnell

Pandemic screen time is off the charts—but experts say parents don't need to worry

Pandemic screen time is off the charts—but experts say parents don't need to worry

Claire Gagne

Ten things I worried about when my kids were little that really didn’t matter

Ten things I worried about when my kids were little that really didn’t matter

Hey new parents, don't overthink it: Here are the top 10 things I worried about when my kids were babies that ultimately didn’t matter in the long run.

Kristen Thompson

5 good reasons to be a bad parent

5 good reasons to be a bad parent

I was parent-shamed at my kid’s playground. Then I realized, I wasn't going to apologize for being what some might call a "bad parent".

Mark Pupo

My screen time guilt was through the roof—so I made 4 simple changes

My screen time guilt was through the roof—so I made 4 simple changes

Yes, we shouldn't beat ourselves up for the ways we're coping as parents in a pandemic. But if you can't shake that screen time guilt, here are some easy solutions.

Kristen Thompson

I made my screen-addicted kids go cold turkey—here's what happened

I made my screen-addicted kids go cold turkey—here's what happened

When our kids expected to be allowed to use screens even when friends and family were over to visit, we knew we had to try something radical.

Lee Price

7 ways to turn off the TV or Netflix without causing a meltdown

7 ways to turn off the TV or Netflix without causing a meltdown

The best part about your kid's screen time is that it's a short break for you. The worst part is the meltdown when you turn it off. Here's how to avoid it.

The Child Institute

Parenting reboot: How to rein in some of the bad habits caused by COVID

Parenting reboot: How to rein in some of the bad habits caused by COVID

Samantha Kemp-Jackson

This genius hack will help your kid get used to wearing a mask

This genius hack will help your kid get used to wearing a mask

Whether we like it or not, kids have to get used to wearing masks, at school or otherwise. Try this dad's simple trick to help them get accustomed to it.

Kevin John Siazon

I let my kid have unlimited screen time. There, I said it.

I let my kid have unlimited screen time. There, I said it.

Why this once anti-screen mom now lets her kid play video games for as long as he wants.

Patti Woods

6 ways to protect your kids' eyes from screens

6 ways to protect your kids' eyes from screens

Screens can have some negative effects on kids' eyes, but there are things you can do to reduce the harm.

Jill Buchner

9 signs of screen addiction in kids

9 signs of screen addiction in kids

Think your child might be addicted to watching YouTube videos or playing video games? It's possible. Here's how to spot screen addiction in kids.

Jill Buchner

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