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Is Screentime Really Addictive?

Is Screentime Really Addictive?

"I Think I Might Have an Instagram Problem"After a tough morning of getting the kid to school, jumping off client calls, and managing the chaos of lunchtime, I finally sit down with my afternoon pick-me-up coffee. I need a break. I open Instagram, hoping to find...

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ChatGPT is my Mediator

It’s all downhill to summer now! The school year is clearly starting to wrap up. In May, I will need to attend a science fair, student run speakers conference, debate competitions, and not to mention loads of end of year celebrations. Final papers are due, and exam...

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You Are Inspired πŸ’«

You Are Inspired πŸ’«

Inspiration is Irving Olson. He is the first amateur photographer to have a one person show at Grand Central Station in New York City. To say that Irving’s photos are stunning, is simply an understatement. Two dancing water droplets speak mountains about chaotic...

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TikTok Won’t Stop

TikTok Won’t Stop

Trends come and go, but the desire to express and connect will always thrive… particularly for our teens. And with the advent of social media, there is nothing more frightening than putting that developmental stage for all to see. Good judgment is not something that...

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My TEDx Talk is On YouTube!

My TEDx Talk is On YouTube!

It’s LIVE. My TEDx Talk is on the TEDx YouTube Channel… For the world to see. And I couldn’t be more proud. Being on the TEDx stage, especially with TEDxTinHauWomenΒ was a dream come true. The committee pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone, coaxing me to tell my...

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How Are You Explaining Ukraine to Your Kids?

How Are You Explaining Ukraine to Your Kids?

Continued turmoil in the world. With the news of Ukraine, streamed, TikToked, IGed, tweeted, and blasted, parents are faced with how to provide context and grounding to these complex emotions and realities of war. Our kids are talking about war, and their minds may...

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The Tunnel of Teenhood

The Tunnel of Teenhood

I didn't know Jo well when she signed up for my Screentime Serenity class. We would wave at each other at school events, but never anything more. We would see each other a handful of times throughout the year, and everytime, you would think, "Wow, she seems pretty...

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Should I Let My Kid Watch Squid Game?

Should I Let My Kid Watch Squid Game?

Unless you have been living in a closed-off world on a distant unknown island, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about the popular Korean dystopian drama on Netflix. Kids are begging parents to watch it, sneaking off episodes on their own, and those pink jumpsuits...

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To Screentime Or Not To Screentime?

To Screentime Or Not To Screentime?

Halim is one of those moms who researches the heck out of things. Her decisions are informed and balanced. If you want a shortcut to the best path, just ask Halim. However, when it came to screentime she was just as confused as the rest of us. Halim took the...

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