I received a call from a dad whose middle school daughter got really upset at him for not allowing her to go to a football game one Friday night. In the exchange, she lashed out, “I hate you.” How would you respond if this was your daughter? If we’re really honest, many of us would… View Post
Archives for May 2016
Kids, Screens, and Summer: The 3 Decisions Parents Must Make
I remember the summers of my early teen years like yesterday—playing wiffle ball games with my cousin and neighborhood friends, even keeping our statistics on a legal notepad. Yes, we were a bit competitive. When it wasn’t our turn to play outside, we were inside having Tecmo Bowl tournaments on Nintendo 64. A lot has… View Post
What’s the Real Cost of Our Digital Babysitters? Developing a Summer Screen Strategy
Have you ever tried to take an iPhone or iPad away from a toddler or young child? How did that work out for ya? I had a huge parenting win this morning. Rarely do I allow our nearly four-year-old son, Landon, on my iPhone. When I do, I’m watching it with him so that I… View Post