Do I Get My Kid a Smartphone? (Episode 256)
Should your teen – or tween – have a smartphone? How about younger? When is the “right” time to introduce devices in your home, and how do you keep them from taking over? Below we share some infographics on smartphones, and share our insights navigating screens with all three of our girls. Plus, our daughter […]
Continue readingAre Teenagers Like Brussels Sprouts? (Episode 206)
Are you a Brussels sprout lover? I know, for me, I was a super picky eater when I was younger and wouldn’t even think about trying one. And really…boiled Brussels sprouts of the 80s? Yuck!! Yet…the Brussels craze of our generation has made this veggie cool and amazing! So how, exactly, do teenagers come into […]
Continue readingReal Connection In A Connected World – Navigating Screens as a Family (Episode 205)
We live in a super connected world…and yet, with the addition of screen time in our homes, the true connection of two people in real life can be lacking. So how do you pull back on the screen time and foster connection face-to-face? How do you pull your family back in when screens have taken over? […]
Continue readingThe Case for Screen Time
Screen time is a hot topic in many homes. Everywhere we look, there is a screen of some sort, whether it’s a huge TV or a tiny Apple watch, we are a plugged in and “connected” society. But how truly connected are we when our eyes are zoned in on a screen? This is a […]
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