As parents, we should think about how we were affected by screens as kids. As you read this blog, I encourage you to think about the questions I’m asking and reflect on your personal experiences. Are you ready? Think Back To your youth Did your parents have restrictions on the screen content you could…
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…
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…