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I’m saving summer from the screens this year

Because when I was a kid, summer was an all-senses experience.

Updated Jun. 25, 2018
woman looking at her phone and child looking at a bowl in the kitchen

Parents are spending time with their kids—and multitasking—more than ever before

But setting boundaries is good for us as well as our children.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time

Including perfect bedtime stories, science exploration, cool news, and more.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

10 toddler TV shows that inspire learning, friendship + kindness

Use the shows’ subjects as starting points for pretend games and conversation.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
little boy watching something on a tablet

5 pain-free ways to switch off screen time for your kids

Yes, it’s possible to minimize conflict and find the balance we’re all seeking.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
child looking at a phone in bed screentime

Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study

The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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We quit screen time completely—and it saved our kids

Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Small kids are spending 10x more time in front of small screens

The good news: TV time is down for the littlest of kiddos versus 2011. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 Techy Toddler Toys

A roundup of the coolest new electronic toys for your little kid.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

Screen Time Alternatives

Fun and creative ways to entertain the family that don't require a charger.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Smartphones can depress teens—but they don’t have to

A few smart parenting rules can make your teens’ relationships with their phones + peers much healthier.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022
2 year old boy lying on a bed using a tablet, wondering how screen time affects babies

It’s Science: Here’s how screen time affects your baby

In this electronic age, how much is too much during those first few years?

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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