screen time

Here’s why ‘Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show’ on Apple TV+ is going to be your new family show
The real magic of Jack and his crew goes way beyond the screen. In each episode, a young character often finds themselves doubting their abilities to make a difference—it’s a message that hit home for me as much as my children.

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study
If you’ve internalized some parental guilt about your own child’s screen time…

20 old-school family entertainment ideas to do instead of screen time
If you're struggling to find fun activities for your kids to do when they're bored, we've got you, mama.

How to balance screen time: Finding what’s right for your family
Here's how I'm using Google's Family Link parental controls to set digital ground rules.

14 binge-worthy TV shows the whole family can watch together
Put these entertaining family-friendly shows on your watch list this summer.

What to do with your kids when your childcare falls through unexpectedly
Even the best laid plans can fall apart at the last minute. Here's how to keep your toddler occupied while you work from home.

11 movies your whole family will enjoy
Time to bond over these family-friendly flicks.

A new parent’s ultimate guide to social media
Is it safe to post pictures of baby? What's okay to share and what's TMI?

9 family-friendly movies coming out this summer
From Space Jam (the sequel) to Cruella (the prequel), these summer movies are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

20 TV comedies the entire family can LOL at together
With suggestions for every age.

4 reasons you should be watching Mare of Easttown
HBO Max's gripping drama offers a nuanced look at motherhood set against the backdrop of a small town murder investigation.

Sesame Street launches new videos promoting COVID vaccinations
Elmo and friends are doing their part to explain the vaccination process—and why it's so important.

Unpopular opinion: I don’t regulate screen time
I know it's not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution, but hear me out.

A year into the pandemic, parents are still struggling with screen time limits
A new survey shows screen time has had both pros and cons for families during the pandemic.

This viral TikTok shows a phone hack every parent needs to know
Say it with us: Game. Changer.

Amy Schumer shares super-relatable post about toddler screen time
We all need less judgment and more laughs.

The half-hour my toddler and I look forward to every week
We sing, dance and bond even more than I expected.

The co-parenting in ‘Love Life’ is #goals—and we need more like it
The romantic comedy show gives us an actual modern family.

9 comforting shows to binge when 2020 is just too much
Nothing cures the quarantine blues quite like a few episodes of something you loved back in the day.
