Tag: screen time
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10 Times I Should Have Kept My Mouth Shut as a First-Time Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the world of motherhood, you may envision the kind of mom you aspire to be and how you will raise your children. But once that little one is placed in your arms, reality hits hard. In those early days, it’s all about survival, and eventually, you start doing what…
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Embracing a Screen Time-Free Household
Get Pregnant Fast You might think we’re out of our minds for not imposing screen time limits in our home. Perhaps you envision our children glued to their devices, lost in a world of shows, Minecraft, and endless YouTube videos, completely devoid of fresh air or social interactions. You might even think I’m lazy (which,…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…
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Why Tech Titans Like Alex Thompson and Rachel Green Limit Their Kids’ Screen Time: A Lesson for All Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one commonality among leading tech figures is their cautious approach to their children’s screen time. As parents grapple with the challenges of setting and enforcing rules around technology usage, it’s essential to remember the practices of individuals like Alex Thompson of Tech Innovations and Rachel Green…
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10 Engaging Educational Apps for Preschoolers to Keep Them Occupied While You Enjoy Some Peace
Get Pregnant Fast For many parents who embrace screen time, finding educational apps that are both entertaining and suitable for preschoolers can be quite the challenge. While paid apps often provide more value, many of them are under $5—an inexpensive investment for a little peace of mind during those moments you just want to use…
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Creating ‘No Phone Zones’ to Reclaim Family Time
Get Pregnant Fast In a household filled with two tweens, a teenager, and a tech-savvy mom (that’s me), I’ve come to realize the necessity of implementing ‘no phone zones’ in our home. This change has been crucial for our family’s well-being, myself included. I often justify my phone use by claiming I’m working—true for the…
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When Can Babies and Toddlers Start Watching TV?
Read more Navigating screen time for little ones can be a tricky task for parents. As you might expect, a significant number of young children are already interacting with screens at an early age. In fact, studies indicate that 92% of one-year-olds have had some exposure to mobile devices. While handing your child your phone…
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Will Ferrell Stars in Hilarious PSA Videos Urging Families to Disconnect from Devices
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the good old days when family dinners were all about sitting around the table, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and leaving screens out of the mix? Will Ferrell aims to revive that tradition with his latest public service announcement (PSA) campaign, designed to nudge us away from our devices during mealtime. While…