I know writing this might not make me the coolest kid at the lunch table. I know many of you may not agree with me on this. But I want to discuss it anyway.
I don’t think young children should have access to smartphones [Read More]
By Amy Heinz
As a mom of three kids, I’m no stranger to the word “playdate”. But, since my older two kids are sports-obsessed boys, who happen to invite kindred spirits over to play, I haven’t really had to give much thought to how I entertain [Read More]
America has a glaring double standard when it comes to teaching children about gender roles through toys. It’s mostly common knowledge now that dolls like Bratz and Barbie present an unhealthy, unrealistic image for little girls.
But two newly minted female engineers are setting out to change that, and [Read More]
If you’re a mom you’ve heard of the term “baby brain,” and have most likely even experienced it yourself. Lately I’ve been living in a constant state of Momnesia, so I can say without a doubt, “baby brain” exists. Ironically this brain fog commonly associated [Read More]
A recent TIME.com article warns of the cost too much screen time could be having on our kids’ social skills. In a study by researchers at UCLA, a group of 51 kids who were given a five-day break from screen time were [Read More]
Right now, my youngest child is a precocious three-year old. While she can talk up a storm and has a rather impressive vocabulary (a gift of being the third child, it seems), one of my favorite things about the way she talks is when she [Read More]
Just in time for Father’s Day weekend, a digital entrepreneur shares his rules for juggling a family and a growing start-up while keeping his sanity intact.
By Craig Zingerline
1. Work-life balance is a myth. These days, there aren’t clear lines between work and life—at least in terms [Read More]
There are phrases we use today that simply didn’t exist 10+ years ago. Technology, and the way we use it, has changed the way we interact with our families. From setting boundaries to how much screen time kids get to threatening them with spyware, it’s a new digital age. [Read More]
