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Devices Screen Time Management, Not Social Media, Is the Real Issue for Kids’ Mental Health
There’s no doubt that the mental health of young people is a growing concern, and it’s easy to point fingers at social media. Calls to …
Devices Empowering Children with ADHD: How ScreenCoach Makes a Difference
Introduction Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face a myriad of challenges in their day-to-day lives. From difficulty focusing and impulsivity to organisation struggles …
Kids 13+ Years Old 7 Signs Your Child May Be on a Path to Screen Time Addiction
7 Signs Your Child May Be on a Path to Screen Time Addiction In today’s digitally connected world, screen time has become an integral part …
Kids 13+ Years Old Hidden Cause of Excessive Screen Time – It’s Not What You Think
The Hidden Cause of Excessive Screen Time – It’s Not What You Think In today’s digital age, it’s no secret that children are spending more …
Devices The Dopamine Detox: How to Balance Kids’ Screen Time
Why are screens SO alluring (for us AND our kids)? Last night, Spotify alerted me to Emma Chamberlain’s latest podcast (insta @AGPodcast @EmmaChamberlain) where she …
Devices Time to get the kids off screens and doing more Activities
It used to be a teenage problem: There are so many reasons why you should limit your kids screen time, they could fill a book …
Kids 13+ Years Old Screen Coaching And Why Kids Need It
Screen Coaching our kids needs to start at a young age and it’s vital for their development and screen time behavior that they learn the …
Devices How To Do A Complete Screen Detox And Keep Your Sanity Intact!
Is it time for your kids to have a screen detox? If you’re willing to give it a try, we’ve detailed how you can do …
Devices Are you a parent who’s addicted to your phone?
If you’re a parent who is addicted to your phone you could be affecting your relationship with your kids and additionally teaching them bad habits. …
Devices Managing Screen Time on Holidays
With extra time at home over the school holidays, how do you plan on managing the kids screentime? Here are our thoughts on navigating this. …
Educational/School What is Dopamine and how does it keep us stuck on our screens?
We have heard of screen obsession and addiction, the struggle to put down the device is incredibly challenging. Dopamine plays a huge rule in that, …
Devices The Benefits of Self-Learning Activities with Screen Time
There are many positives to kids being on their screens, such as ‘active and creative’ screen time. Kids can learn a lot by watching videos, …
Kids 13+ Years Old How To Win The Screen Time Argument With Your Kids
It’s a constant argument in most households, the battle to get kids off their screens. So how do you win the screen time argument? Here …
Kids 13+ Years Old What are the 6 Types of Screen Time Usage
Not all screen time falls under the one category, in-fact there are 6 types of screen time usage and as a parent it’s important to …
Activities Focus on what is happening during off-screen time too!
It’s great that you got your kids off their screens, but it’s just as important to now monitor their off-screen time too. Digital technology and …
Kids 13+ Years Old 5 Steps on Setting Screen Time Rules with your Children
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen screen time skyrocket, both for adults and our kids. Many children who previously had no devices are now required to …
Activities Why Kids Should Get Paid to Do Chores.By Alexia – Aged 12
12 year old Alexia writes a compelling homework article arguing why kids should get paid to do chores It is debated whether or not children …
Guest Blogger 12 tips to survive the school holidays while working from home
GUEST BLOG POST – By Ali Bengough With this “new normal” we have with more parents working from home, balancing kids and work in the …
Educational/School Is your teen/tween getting enough sleep?
Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. Not getting enough sleep can cause a number of issues, including a lowered immune system, difficulty …
Devices What are smart phones doing to our teens?
We have all sighed in frustration as our teens have trudged into our homes, eyes glued to their screens. We’ve heard the jokes and seen …
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