In this interview with Dr. Clifford Sussman, an expert in the field of gaming addiction, I delve into the reasons why gaming has such a hold on our kids, what worrisome behavior to look out for, and how to help kids develop a healthier relationship to gaming.
Read MoreEvery parent knows that in this day and age YouTube can provide quick, easy and free content for kids – but it can also be a potentially dangerous and inappropriate rabbit hole. Let’s review eight simple steps you can take to make YouTube less of a minefield for your young viewer.
Read MoreFor some parents, the anxiety of not knowing what the kids are doing online is too overwhelming, and this is where the desire to spy on them kicks in. So for this post, I thought I’d explore the pros and cons of spying on our kids and let you know where I’ve landed.
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, listening to music in my room was one of my favorite activities. But things have changed since then. Music is now, almost exclusively, connected to a screen and many parents don’t want their kids staring at a device all the time - especially alone in their rooms. So what are we parents supposed to do? Here is what I did for my kids, plus some thorough research on what options are out there for screen-free music listening for your family!
Read MoreFor those parents whose kids are now in the teen stage of development gone are the days of crafting handmade valentines for the whole class and coming home with a big bag of candy. Those days have been replaced with what feels like a day for kids to gauge just how popular or unpopular they are. Read on for tips on how to support your child and help them make smart choices on this day.
Read MoreCheck out this wonderful collaboration I did with Taming Gaming to create a list of the best video games (some you’ve definitely never heard of) to support healthy risk taking in our kids. You’ll be tempted to try some of these games yourself ; )
Read MoreA curated list of favorite resources for parents (and kids) learning about gender identity together. All resources were recommended by parents of LGBTQ+ kids who are learning as they go about this important element of their children’s identities. Here you’ll find books, websites and role models to follow. Check it out and feel free to add your own in the comments.
Read MoreInitially, like many parents I suspect, I knew virtually nothing about manga or anime. It wasn’t long, however, before I started to notice that many of the themes and images my kids were being exposed to were a little bit more adult than what I was expecting. I found myself wondering..’is manga and anime appropriate for kids?’ Because I am a researcher at heart, I dove in to try to understand and explore this new world they were frequenting.
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