screen time

This customizable flowchart helps my kids manage their own screen time
It’s the most thoughtful, collaborative, and well-organized approach we’ve ever tried.

How my family’s 6-month digital detox taught me to embrace screens without shame
Learning to view screens as morally neutral tools, changed my life.

The family-friendly podcasts that rival screen time in our house
From a fascinating STEM-based Q&A format to a fantasy trilogy we play on repeat.

The ‘90s kids’ show experiment that left one toddler calmer—and moms rethinking screen time
When a toddler watched a ‘90s show and simply walked back to play, one mom realized something bigger was happening.

This screen-time reset hack is transforming routines in families everywhere
Child development experts emphasize that routines and clear boundaries reduce decision fatigue for kids

Should toddlers use ipads at restaurants?—The parenting dilemma divides moms and dads
Some argue that parents have always figured out how to entertain kids without screens, while others point out the struggles of modern life.

The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected
Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher
I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal.

When it comes to teens, this psychologist has one major tip—no tech in the bedroom
This tip can make a world of difference in your teen’s mood, mental health, and online safety.

What to know about having the “tech talk” with your kids
A tech CEO and mom of four shares the importance—and challenge—of doing so.

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert
Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

A man was charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old girl he allegedly groomed on Roblox
The girl was taken over state lines

Robin Williams’ ‘Genie’ returns for huge Disney celebration
Walt Disney Animation Studios used original recordings of Robin Williams in 1992's 'Aladdin' to bring the Genie back to life

These are the ‘Bluey’ episodes that we’d LOVE to see
Even with 151 episodes, there’s so much more “Bluey” we want to see!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call out social media companies to save our youth
They called out social media companies, demanding change, at a panel discussion by their Archewell Foundation.

The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected
Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Life without screens is possible—here’s how our family does it
Even an animated children’s movie can be too intense for little ones.

The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents
“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.

13 best educational shows for kids—goodbye screen time guilt
Check out Team Motherly's recommendations.
