Author: Dajah Nolan Durham
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Finding Your Family’s Tech Sweet Spot: Tips for Healthy Use
From education on the Web to socializing with friends, screens open up amazing opportunities. But as parents, we can’t help but wonder: How much is too much? Here’s how to achieve that balance in your family’s tech life and bring up healthy, well-adjusted, and happy kids! It’s not about taking screens away altogether (although every…
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40 Screen-Free Indoor Activities to Bring on Joy(Even on Rainy Days!)
Let’s be real: summer days, sick days, or just plain long days have a way of bringing on the dreaded “I’m bored!” chant, leading to a plea for screen time. As a school counselor, I’ve learned the drill of keeping children occupied and emotionally regulated indoors, particularly when you’re attempting to limit devices. But boredom…
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What I Want Every Parent to Know Before Their Child Starts Middle School
I’m a former middle and elementary school counselor, having worked with hundreds of families through one of the most neglected transitions in a child’s life: the transition from elementary school to middle school. It’s a time of change—some thrilling, some frightening—and all too often, parents find themselves scratching their heads about how to better navigate…
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