A special message for our concerned parent visitors: You got this! Being a "good parent" means different things to different people, but it's the most important job you get to do-- and only once chance per child to do your best!
The growing American culture of youth disrespect, addictive design of technology (this isn't the internet or games it was 5 years ago!), conflicting advice about what to tolerate, AND figure out how much time online is harmful to childhood development is incredibly frustrating for most parents!
You are NOT alone in following your instinct that there MUST be a better way - research shows children who spend less time online have greater brain functioning and social skills than those with more than 1 hour per day.
As children become older it becomes painfully clear the gradual increase of time in front of screens that once seemed harmless is causing problematic behavior and stealing time away from important coming of age activities adolescents should be enjoying with their family and peers, not hiding away in their rooms.
The key to healthy, well balanced children is limiting & monitoring screen time from a birth! Yet most parents are still unclear of the guidelines. The science and correlation between screens and Autism symptoms, behavior disorders, and low cognition from media overstimulation are clear.
We are here to help.
Behavior problems and declining grades are just the tip of the iceberg of further social emotional and developmental problems that arise if left unchecked.
It's NOT too EARLY or late to make change, you can reclaim your family bonds.
WE CAN HELP. YOU DESERVE TO FEEL LIKE A GREAT PARENT.
