Problems with Screen Time Research When it comes to understanding the effects of screen time on kids (and the rest of us!), we want to know the “truth.” We want to use accurate information to guide our parenting. Facts matter in this world. After all, we wouldn’t want to have surgery to remove our…
When it comes to how screens affect us, the “truth” doesn’t make the headlines. Finding what is true in this world is elusive. Ain’t that the truth? This is especially “true” when it comes to social sciences. Math is the only pure science in the sense that it offers certainties. For instance, 2 +…
I’m not ashamed to admit this (anymore), but I’m a geek. Ah, it feels so liberating to say it out loud (er, to type it)! Now, there are people out there who are geekier than me for sure, but I was geeky before it was “cool” (or at least mainstream). With the popularity of…
“I was recently interviewed by Rebecca Muller of Thrive Global regarding why teens need to set some boundaries on group chats and how to do it. Rebecca pulled everything together well! Hopefully, some teens can make tweaks to group chats… Read more here.
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 unplug to create sacred spaces. In this post, I want to offer some tips on how to unplug to create sacred spaces. You might rightly ask, “Why bother to…
What can we do as parents when screen problems begin to emerge? Here’s the latest video from my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel. There is much greater detail in my book, Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World. It’s through Oxford University Press and is available now! Cheers! Transcript provided below. Recap…
Screen challenges and problem prevention Hello! I’m back from a family vacation — a road trip to the Grand Canyon! I was trying not to be TOO much like Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s Vacation, but there might have been a little of that. Screens were sometimes a challenge with my three boys, but…
Dr. Brooks was recently featured on the Texas Standard, an award-winning radio journalism organization that focuses on current, relevant issues. Dr. Brooks was brought on as an expert in the field to help inform and guide parents in their quest for a balanced life with technology. Follow this link to hear Dr. Brooks, or…
How can we be effective parents? It’s the biggest key to influencing our kids. What’s the foundation of effective parenting? This is key because all the strategies that we have to guide our children depend upon this foundation. Since screen time is something that virtually all parents struggle with, it is particularly important that…
Are you seeking a happier life in this tech world? Here’s how to start. I’ve started a YouTube channel for Tech Happy Life, and this is my introductory vlog. Yes, I get the irony (hypocrisy?) of using YouTube, Psychology Today, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. as a medium to try to help people to unplug more…