How to Say “No” Without Being the Bad Guy: Navigating Social Media Rules With Your Daughter
I was sent in this great question from an attendee on my recent Behind the Selfie: Girls, Social Media, and Self-Esteem Struggles Power Hour Webinar It’s such a common and totally understandable feeling — no one wants to be the “fun sponge” parent, especially when it’s something their child loves, and all their friends are […]
From Toddlers to Teens: How to Say No to Smartphones with Confidence
Saying “NO” to your kids with confidence ! Saying “No” to your kids is such a simple word but so many parents find it difficult to incorporate it into their discipline strategies – it’s about feeling confident in your own ability as a parent so then the ability to say “no” becomes a powerful behaviour […]
Is It Time to Ditch ‘Screentime’ and to Focus on What Really Matters ?
Image from FreePik For years, “screen time” has been the go-to measure of how much tech exposure is considered “too much.” Parents, educators, and researchers have relied on this idea to define and regulate children’s interactions with screens. But as technology becomes more embedded in every aspect of life, it’s clear this one-size-fits-all approach is […]
