Category: Screen Time

  • Netflix’s Adolescence: What Parents Can Learn

    Netflix’s Adolescence isn’t just a show — it’s a reality check for parents everywhere. Television shows have quietly shaped our lives for decades. They’ve reflected the way we dress, the slang we use, the places we dream of visiting, and even the values we hold dear. From cheering for heroes to hating villains, from imagining…

  • Digital Detox for Families: How to Plan a Screen-Free Weekend

    A digital detox is just like any other detox—you rid your system of a toxin to restore balance and well-being. In this case, the toxin is overindulgence in technology. While screens keep us connected, too much time online can act like a slow poison, draining our focus, disrupting sleep, and increasing stress and anxiety. Studies…

  • Is Twitch Safe for Kids

    Back in the day, a “twitch” was just an involuntary muscle spasm—like the kind you get when you’ve had too much coffee. But in the digital world, Twitch is something else entirely. Owned by Amazon, Twitch is a popular live-streaming platform where gamers, influencers, and even casual users broadcast content in real time. For kids…

  • Safe Movie Streaming for Kids: What Parents Should Know

    Not too long ago, streaming referred to the steady flow of water in a river or sunlight pouring through a window. But for today’s kids, the word has an entirely different meaning—one tied to endless entertainment at their fingertips. They may never know the original definition, but one thing is certain: movie streaming isn’t going…

  • Screentime Schedules for 6 to 9-Year-Olds

    Screens are an unavoidable part of modern childhood. Whether for education, entertainment, or social interaction, children today are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limiting screen time to one hour per day for children aged 2 to 12. But is that even realistic anymore?…

  • Protecting Your Kids Online: The Best YouTube Blocker for Parents

    The internet is a vast and often unpredictable place and while YouTube can be an incredible resource for entertainment and education, it can also expose children to inappropriate content. With millions of videos uploaded daily, it is nearly impossible to monitor everything your child watches manually. As a parent, ensuring your child’s online safety is paramount.…

  • How to Set Up Parental Controls on the Peacock App

    Streaming services like the Peacock App have grown significantly since their launch, offering extensive content for diverse audiences. Since its launch in 2020, Peacock has attracted a substantial user base. According to recent reports by Evoca, Peacock has 36 million subscribers. While the platform provides entertainment for all ages, concerns arise over children accessing inappropriate…

  • Snapchat Streaks: Are They Harmful to Kids?

    “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” – Warren Buffett. If your child had a friend who demanded they check in every single day—no excuses—and your child felt anxious about missing a day, would you brush it off? That could exactly be what is happening…

  •  Effective Screen Time Management Strategies for Parents.

    In the 2008 American animated science fiction film WALL-E, humans float around on hoverchairs, mesmerized by their screens, unaware of real life passing them by. This dystopian scenario isn’t too far from reality today, where children and teens spend an increasing amount of time glued to their devices. According to AACAP’s 2024 statistics, children ages…

  • Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits for Kids

    “If we want our children to move mountains, we have to first let them out of their chairs,” said Nicolette Sowder, founder of Wilder Child. Not just their chairs—but their devices, too. Screens are everywhere. From TVs and tablets to smartphones and gaming consoles, they’ve become such an integral part of our daily lives that…