As the prevalence of smart phones has grown in recent years, I have been waiting to see when development researchers would conduct a study …
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5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year
Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …
The Benefits Of Summer Camp Are Awesome… Unless Tech Interferes
{The benefits of summer camp for kids' development are amazing. However, research points to one clear tip when it comes to technology at …
Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent
{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it's not just in your head. Ideas for how to get past the social media …
Research Examines the Link Between “Difficult” Child Behavior and iPad Use
Have you ever handed your iPad or phone to your kid when he/she is fussy? What about when they are having a full-blown tantrum? I'm sure …
On SpongeBob, Silence, and the Challenges of Raising a “Digital Native”
You may have noticed that SpongeBob Squarepants was all over the news last week. Who knew a little cartoon character could get so much media …
Tools to Help on Your Parenting Path (Prime Day!)
I'll be honest here--I'm not usually a huge bargain shopper like those folks that wait outside stores on Black Friday. I love a good deal …
Looking Beyond the Headlines: Video Games and Children’s Behavior
There are so many things to worry about as a parent--is my child eating healthily, is he/she developing well, am I letting her watch too …