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
iContact versus Eye Contact: The Advantage of a Screen-Balanced Home
I recently had a dad call me in despair. He told me he caught his middle-school-aged son viewing pornography. Just as he started to set limits, his son began physically attacking him, distraught that his dad would “invade his privacy.” I had another dad call me about his teenage daughter who was sending over 6,000… View Post
Why You Should Play Video Games With Your Kids
In a few weeks, I have the privilege of speaking at an event where parents and children attend together. Quite frankly, I don’t really speak—I facilitate. I love these events because both parents and kids walk away with a deeper understanding of, and more respect for one another. Some of the questions we discuss include:… View Post
The Powerful Influence of Secondhand Screen Time on a Child’s Brain: What Parents Need to Know
You just finished browsing Pinterest after getting the recipe you needed. You put your phone down to set out the ingredients. Your daughter is sitting in her highchair wanting some more applesauce. A text comes in. Your pregnant sister is asking if you liked the stroller you used for your kids. You begin to respond… View Post
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