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Apps for Kids with Special Needs
Published: 12/23/22
By: Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
Kids with special needs are diverse like any other kids, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their special needs. Here are seven of the best … read more
Great Mom Apps to Simply Life
Published: 04/28/22
By: Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
Mother’s Day, May 8, is the perfect opportunity to take care of yourself and other moms that you know. There are a lot of apps out there dedicated to making … read more
Video Game Overload
Published: 04/28/22
By: Cheryl Maguire
“It’s time for karate class,” I said to my 13-year-old son. “Do I have to go?” “Yes.” This has been a common exchange between us for a variety of activities … read more
The Benefits of Teens Using Digital Media
Published: 02/03/22
By: Michael Robb
As the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, worries about how much time kids are spending in front of screens continue to dominate the conversation around media use … read more
8 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused and Fit
Published: 12/23/21
By: Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
Looking for apps that go beyond simple screen time? Encourage your kids to download an educational and enriching app — or three. Here are some suggestions, and the best part … read more
The Limits of Online Oversight
Published: 08/27/21
By: Christa Melnyk Hines
Teens by nature crave independence and privacy. As parents, how far should we go to respect their privacy while still ensuring that they’re making sound decisions? “The goal is for … read more
Download Downtime
Published: 07/26/21
By: Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
August is National Wellness Month, a great occasion to teach your kids how to cope with life’s big and small stressors. One way is to encourage them to download an … read more
Meet Sunny, the Solar Tree
Published: 02/26/21
We all know what solar energy is, but do we know how it actually works? Florida Power & Light is hoping Sunny, a “talking” solar tree installed outside of some … read more
Setting Up Screen Time
Published: 02/18/21
By: Michael Robb
Our lives have changed drastically in the past year. For parents like me (I have a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old) — who are assuming multiple roles as caregivers, teachers, and … read more
Tune In for Mars Touchdown
Published: 01/14/21
By: Jennifer Jhon
NASA’s newest Mars rover, Perseverance, will touch down on the red planet on Thursday, Feb. 18, at about 3:30 p.m. in an event expected to be watched around the world. … read more
