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Too Much Screen Time? How to Model Positive and Appropriate Tech Use for Teens
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What’s the Big Deal About Addictions? As any parent knows, getting kids to stick to limits when it comes to screen time can be a challenge. With so many enticing options, from gaming … Continue reading
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How to Set Positive Summer Screen-Time Limits for Children
By Elizabeth Verdick, author of Screen Time Is Not Forever Confession: I’m writing this with three screens in front of me. The laptop I’m typing on, the phone I’m using for an interview, and the iPad playing an episode of … Continue reading
Painless Parenting: How to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., author of Ollie Outside: Screen-Free Fun Technology overuse is a growing problem for children and teens, and one that I deal with on a daily basis as a psychologist in private practice. Parents frequently assert, “All … Continue reading
Taming the Beast and Curtailing Screen Time
By Stephanie Filio The preteen and teen brain operates largely on emotion and feelings, which can get confusing during these years of rapid-fire hormones. Eventually, the brain gets so tired it surrenders and gives the green light to things like … Continue reading
How to Model Healthy Screen Time: 5 Tips for Parents
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., author of Ollie Outside: Screen-Free Fun As a child psychologist, I frequently meet with children and teens to help them better manage their technology use. From video games to social media and everything else that is … Continue reading