Lakshmi
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The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on the Health of Teens and Kids
Imagine spending over seven hours a day—more than 43% of your waking hours—staring at digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and video games. For teenagers, this staggering average of 7 hours and 22 minutes is like watching an entire season of a TV show every single day. As parents, we have valid reasons to be…
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What Every Parent Should Know About TikTok’s Hidden Risks
TikTok has rapidly become a cultural phenomenon in many countries that have not banned the app, especially among teenagers. Launched as Douyin in China in 2016 (hence the stylized d as its logo) and later introduced globally as TikTok in 2017, the app’s name itself, echoing the sound of a ticking clock, emphasizes its focus…
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How To Set Up Kids For Success during Back-to-School Season?
So, teach us something worth knowing, Bring us back what we’ve forgot, Just do your best, we’ll do the rest, And learn until our brains all rot. – The School Song of Hogwarts, J. K. Rowling. As the iconic lyrics from Hogwarts’ School Song remind us, education is an ever-evolving journey of discovery, growth, and,…
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Best and Safest Game Console for Kids in 2024
As of February 2024, 1.7493 billion video game consoles have been sold worldwide since the first television-based console came out in 1972. Today, over 831,000 video games are available across various platforms, including major digital storefronts like Steam and consoles such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. With nearly 2.6 billion gamers worldwide, video games…
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Is Fortnite Appropriate? Tips For Setting Up Parental Controls
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Parental control is a delicate balance between protection and overreach. It aims to provide a strong foundation for children, grounding them while still allowing them the freedom to soar.…
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Live Streaming 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents to Keep Kids Safe
Live Streaming 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents to Keep Kids Safe
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How to Spark Healthy Tech Use in Kids: A Parent’s Guide
How to Spark Healthy Tech Use in Kids: A Parent’s Guide
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The Dark Side of Social Media: How to Protect Kids from Social Comparison and Anxiety
The Dark Side of Social Media: How to Protect Kids from Social Comparison and Anxiety