Blog - Screen Time Clinic

Unplug & Make Family Vacations Fun Again

Picture this: You’ve finally whisked your family away on a hard-earned vacation. The beach is golden, the mountains majestic – and yet everyone’s eyes are glued to a screen. Sound familiar? In today’s hyper-connected world, the real vacation battle isn’t getting to the destination – it’s taming the tech. But fear not: with a little strategy, you can unplug and transform your next family trip into an oasis of meaningful, distraction-free memories.

Screen Time Seeks to Setback Athletes

The Modern Day Competitor Seeking to Undermine Your Athletic Joy

How Delaying Social Media Access Benefits Teens: A Teen’s Perspective on Peer Pressure

Explore how delaying social media access can benefit teens. Learn from a college student’s firsthand experience with peer pressure and social media challenges during high school.

Social Contagion:”Catching” Harm Amplified in The Digital Age

This is a topic talked about during all of the corporate and youth focused presentations at Screen Time Clinic® yet one of the most overlooked sources of sickness by other mental health providers and parent coaches.

Parental Guidance Proven Effective in Protecting Kids from Digital Addictions

Parents play a crucial role in managing their children’s screen time, preventing detrimental effects of excessive screen time impacting youth development.

The Nurturing Power of Hugs: Human Touch in Child Development Trumps Screen Time Bonding

In an era where screens often dominate our adult lives

Toxic Social Media Videos Continue In America

Toxic Videos and Ads Give More Reason to Wait or

Screen Time: A Significant Environmental Factor of ADHD

A new Canadian study published today in Scientific Reports confirms screen time negatively impacts ADHD symptoms in adolescents, a proximal indicator of risk for mental health problems. Parents, caregivers, and ADHD interventionists should take notice of this large study, conducted on nearly 4000 adolescents, as it delved into various factors affecting ADHD symptoms over time. The connection between screen time and neurological disruptions has been well studied for over 20 years and continue to be confirmed.

Digital Wellness Coaching: Why Your Family Needs Help of a Screen Time Expert

As family dynamics have evolved over the years, technology has become a central focus for youth, and we are becoming more and more disconnected. Youth are taking advice of strangers online rather than leaning on family — even though technology should help bring us together it creates a wedge between parents and children. Without a solid screen time plan, time on technology steadily increases, causing neurological and relationship disruptions that can last a lifetime if not addressed during the formative developmental years.