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While we would all like to spend less time on a screen, the reality is that expecting children to never lay their eyes on a device is unrealistic. From the moment they are born, today’s children are accustomed to parents always having their phones within reach and using them for socialization, work, communication, photos and…
Advances in technology have made it easier for people living with diabetes to manage their condition. There is a wealth of online support to better self-manage diabetes -education and instruction on the many facets of diabetes management, and also support in the form of motivation, monitoring, habit-tracking, connection to others living with diabetes, and easier…
Handwriting seems to have declined over the years, replaced largely by typing on keyboards and cell phones. Students now tote smart devices to school, starting at the elementary level and continuing through college or post-graduate education. It is interesting to look into whether this change in behavior affects learning or memory. Researchers found that the…
Growing up in a digital age has made social media an inevitable part of life for many parents and children. Recent research discusses the difference between being a mentor and being a monitor and how we can balance the positives and negatives of both roles. As a parent, being a mentor is offering support and…
Teens do not get enough sleep. They stay awake late into the night, and then it is so hard for them to get up for school the next morning. They can sleep until noon if allowed, and many tend to do so on the weekend. Interestingly, this is normal behavior for adolescents. During puberty, there…
Life today has become hectic; our frenzied lifestyle leaves many people feeling unsatisfied and wishing for better balance. Despite, or perhaps because of our modern advancements, many people experience worse health and mental wellness, more stress, and less happiness. Past generations lived simpler lives, and may provide inspiration on how to simplify our lives and…
Screen free week, a long-standing tradition that provides individuals, families, and communities with an opportunity to enjoy life beyond digital screens, has a new home with the International Play Association. This year’s screen free week will be May 5-11, 2025. Research has found that too much screen time can be detrimental to human physical and…
How exciting it is to bring that new baby home from the hospital and what awesome responsibilities you are assuming as new parents. You are helping your new little one develop in all ways, physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. It doesn’t help that babies come without a manual for guaranteed optimal development. An interesting study…
Parents often wonder what they can do to raise children who are responsible, good people. In a world where the evening news is full of horror stories involving our youth, there are still wonderful things we can do with our children to steer them away from the negativity and towards a more compassionate world of…
When looking for parenting advice, there is an endless supply of information. Some of it is good, some of it is less than good; some of it is research based or science backed, other is just opinion. Regardless of the source or quality of information, it can seem as though there are a lot of…