We long for answers about the effects of screens on kids, but these are elusive. There are legitimate reasons to be concerned about the effects…
Category: Balanced Living
The use of our screens is getting out of hand. Of course, we all use our screens for many legitimate purposes (e.g., finding information, connecting…
The phone becomes almost like a parasite that quietly leeches away our happiness and productivity. The good news is that a more mindful use of…
There has recently been a call to attention on the consequences of phone use. For example, computer scientist, Georgetown professor, and author, Cal Newport recently…
If you are old enough, when you hear the term “The Wall,” you may think of Pink Floyd’s album and/or movie of the same name.…
Kids are are still on their enviable, long winter break, and most of them will end up spending some extra time in front of screens.…
You might have caught the recent segment on 60 Minutes by Anderson Cooper about the effects of screens on kids and teens. Within the story,…
Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser were interviewed by CTV’s Todd van der Heyden on his Viewpoints podcast. Viewpoints is a nationally syndicated radio…
It’s beneficial to unplug and create sacred spaces. Here are some tips for doing so. In my previous post, I discussed why we need to…
Parents now have access to the most effective tool to manage screen time Let’s be honest. We all struggle with screen time. We are all…