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“Having calm, consistent conversations has greatly improved screen balance in my home and I have written hundreds of articles to help others through my weekly Tech Talk Tuesdays newsletter and blog.”— Delaney Ruston, MD Physician/Filmmaker"

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September 11, 2018
Social Media

Surprising data about how teens feel about social media

“Does social media make you feel more or less depressed?” These answers and more a revealed in this comprehensive survey about teens’ emotional lives in this digital age.

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September 4, 2018
Challenging Conversations

When Kids Swear Online...

It turns out swearing is on the rise and through all the media and social media youth are exposed to these days, they are seeing swear words like never before. That’s where our work as loving adults is required. Tips to opening a conversation.

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August 28, 2018
Screen Time Reduction Skills

Tips from Teens on Reducing Screen Time

New survey reports that 9/10 teens think they spend too much time online. See what teens are doing to curb their constant screen-time urges.

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August 21, 2018
Away For The Day

Cell phones are getting out of schools, thanks to you

Changemakers are working to create learning environments free from cell phone distractions. Read more about the momentum.

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August 14, 2018
Social Media

College and Other Transitions, Social Media Help or Hurt?

Youth are facing these transitions with new forms of communication and self-presentation—yep, you got it...social media platforms. Today we explore the upsides and downsides in the age of constant contact.

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August 7, 2018
Screen Time Rules

Failing at Screen Rules? Read This

Are you failing with screen rules? You are not alone. I have several suggestions to help you get back on track.

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July 31, 2018
Screen Time Rules

People Share Their Summertime Screen Rules

Parents share their summertime screen rules. What’s working, what’s not working. Parents helping parents.

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July 24, 2018
Media Recommendations

10 Family Podcasts Great for Summer Car Trips

Summertime brings a couple of long cars rides with my family, and when we have one coming up I curate podcasts that will resonate with my teenagers.

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July 17, 2018
Video Games

Video Games as a Spectator Sport?

eSports, defined as competitive tournaments of video gaming, often by professionals, is popping up in arenas and gaming stadiums around the country.

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July 10, 2018
Media Recommendations

11 Documentaries for Your Family 2020

I am really excited to write this week’s Tech Talk Tuesday because it is on a subject I care deeply about--documentaries.

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July 3, 2018
Social Media

Inside scoop on how teens choose which app to communicate what

My team and I have been surveying teenagers, boys and girls, about how, when, and why they choose to communicate via their many apps. Here’s the inside scoop from a 16-year-old girl.

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June 26, 2018
Social and Interpersonal Development

Building Communication Skills via Summer Jobs

Not only do jobs help prevent screen time overload during the summer, they can have many upsides.

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