Sleep & Screens: Navigating the Digital Jungle at Bedtime 💤 📱
Sleep is the unsung hero of healthy development – yet in homes across the country, it’s under siege from glowing screens, pinging notifications, and endless scrolling. Whether it’s a toddler transfixed by cartoons or a teen watching TikToks past midnight, devices are distracting, stimulating, and interfering with one of the most essential parts of family […]
Digital Guilt: Navigating Parenting in a Tech-Driven World
Credit: Freepik Digital Guilt: Navigating Parenting in a Tech-Driven World In an era where smartphones, social media, and the ever-looming internet are integrated into nearly every aspect of life, many parents find themselves grappling with “digital guilt.” This modern form of guilt stems from the delicate balancing act between being present for their children and […]
Here are 10 Digital Jungle Affirmations for Kids to Help them Build Healthy Habits and Confidence in Navigating Technology:
Here are 10 Digital Jungle Affirmations for Kids to help them build healthy habits and confidence in navigating technology: I am in charge of how I use my screen time. I can have fun offline and online. I make smart choices when I’m using technology. I can take breaks from screens to take care of my mind […]
5 Quick Ways to Encourage Healthy Internet Use.
One of the most frequent questions I get asked on my Navigating the Digital Jungle podcast is: “How do I get my kids off screens?” Here are my top five simple tips to help: No screens at least one hour before bedtime.Research from the National Sleep Foundation highlights that iPads, smartphones, and tablets emit strong […]
Smartphones vs. Social Media: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Credit: Freepik I’ve been really pondering the distinctions and listening to the debates around giving children smartphones versus access to social media. Smartphones vs. Social Media: Understanding the Debate for Parents In today’s digital age, one of the most critical decisions parents face is when—or even if—to give their child a smartphone. Layered within that […]
From School to Screen: How to Break After-School Digital Habits Between 3pm – 6pm
Navigating After-School Screen Time: Between 3 PM – 6 PM When children return home from school, the time between 3 PM and 6 PM can be a delicate balancing act for families. It’s often the period when children are eager to unwind after a long day, and for many, that means reaching for digital devices—whether […]
