Tag: screen time
Screen Time Counterweights: Building a Summer Boredom Plan That Actually Works
Posted onSummer is here. The familiar panic sets in right on schedule. The days stretch out forever and those digital screens are glowing brightly, begging for attention. We hear the exact same advice every single year. Just […]
Before You Blame Screens: Understanding Your Child’s End-of-School Emotional Surge
Posted onBefore You Blame Screens: Understanding Your Child’s End-of-School Emotional Surge The first week of June is already behind us. The weather is finally turning, but inside the house, the emotional temperature is probably wildly unpredictable. You […]
Break the Cycle: Why Kids Need Unstructured Play This Summer
Posted onSummer is just around the corner. The school doors will soon close, schedules will suddenly open up, and the familiar chorus of “I’m bored” is waiting in the wings. For many adults, the sudden expanse of […]
Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families
Posted onA few months ago, I was watching Oprah interview Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. I adore Oprah. So many decades ago she started talking about the hard stuff we humans face and she has […]
Break the Cycle – The “Death of the Tween”: Why Navigating Screen Time Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing
Posted onEvery generation seems to hit a panic button when it comes to girlhood. From the novels of the 19th century to rock and roll in the 1950s, society has always worried about the influences shaping young […]
The 30-Day “Break the Screen Cycle” Family Challenge
Posted onBreak the Screen Cycle with a simple 30-day family challenge designed to help parents reduce screen-time battles, create healthier boundaries, and build more connection at home. Each day offers one realistic step to help your family shift from conflict, scrolling, and stress toward calmer routines.
Supporting Student Success Starts at Home: Why Schools Are Investing in Parent Education
Posted onEducators know that student success depends on more than what happens in the classroom. The relationship between schools and families plays a critical role in children’s academic progress, emotional well-being, and behavior. Yet many schools struggle […]
Screen Time Struggles: How to Set Limits and Stay Connected to Your Child
Posted onLet’s talk about the glowing elephant in the room: screens. If you feel a knot in your stomach every time you have to ask your child to put the tablet down, take a deep breath. You’re […]
Breaking the Screen Time Cycle: Connect to UnPlug
Posted onScreens aren’t the enemy—but the battles over turning them off can feel exhausting. Discover why kids melt down at screen time transitions and how leading with connection, not control, makes all the difference for calmer, happier homes.
Breaking the Screen Cycle for Families in 2026: Reclaim Calm, Connection, & Control
Posted onIs it possible to break the screen cycle and regain control and peace at home? Yes, it is! If you feel your family’s stuck in a dopamine loop and you want peace at home again, then […]
