Sadly, America recently experienced several mass shootings in August of 2019 leaving 53 dead. How could this happen? Are video games to blame? What caused these recent mass shootings? Trump said that “Mental illness and hate pulled the trigger, not the gun.” But then he went on to, at least in part, blame video…
Despite the benefits of our screens, why don’t they improve overall happiness? You might have read my blog on the topic of why our screens don’t make us happier from several weeks ago. I followed that up with this video on my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel. This should be the last video in which I’m covering…
Are the worries about Generation Z merely hype or is there something to them? I recently posted a blog on the topic of whether “Generation Z” is in trouble. Is this really just a case of generational finger-wagging or is there something to this concern? If you didn’t read my blog but are interested in this…
How can teens achieve greater happiness from their screen use? Above, you will find my most recent vlog on my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel: Teens, Technology, and Happiness. Teens can definitely benefit from screen use, but how can it undermine happiness? Also, there is a key takeaway regarding how teens (and adults) can gain greater…
It’s time to get that holiday shopping done if you haven’t already! I’m assuming that, since you are reading this, you have kids. Many kids, particularly boys, have video games, or a new console, at or near the top of their Christmas wish list. Is it okay to get them a console or (more)…
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 often. Hey,…
It’s been too long since I’ve posted a blog on the APACenter website! I have been blogging lately at Psychology Today under Tech Happy Life. One of my more recent blogs is about the game, Fortnite. It’s all the rage these days among kids, teens, and young adults. It is mostly males playing, with…
Strong friendships make our lives better. We must carve out connecting time. I’m a longtime fan of “alternative” music. While it’s hard for me to keep up with the many great bands these days, I still keep my ears open for catchy songs. One song that I ran across a couple of years ago…
The Tech Happy Life Model is a framework to help with screen balance. Hello! As parents, it’s a challenge to steer our kids toward a healthy balance with their screen time. In this next episode of my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel, I introduce the Tech Happy Life Model to help with that. In my book with…
It’s tough to get kids off screens during the summer. Here are some tips. If you are parent, then your kids are either out of school or wrapping up. With three boys (ages 6, 11, and 14), my wife and I share the near universal struggle that parents have these days: limiting our kids’ screen time….