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 and Goals How you can help your child excel in life and sports, protect their long term mental health,in the digital age. The Impact of Screen Time on Youth Athletics and Mental Health: Key Takeaways from Our Latest Webinar with Larissa Mills and Nicole Rawson […]
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 and increasingly infiltrate those of our children, understanding the profound benefits of simple and regular prolonged physical touch, particularly hugging, becomes crucial. While technology can offer educational opportunities and ways to connect with others, it cannot replace the essential human connection vital for a child’s […]
Change Mindsets, Clean Up the Internet. Start Talking with Teens.
Change Mindsets, Clean Up the Internet. Start Talking with Teens. Change Mindsets, Clean Up the Internet. Help Drive Change Online by Talking with Teens. Pornography and racist rhetoric makes up the vast majority of inappropriate content viewed on teenagers phones through private social media chat groups, posts, and even apps like iFunny and SnapChat. Yet […]
Susan’s Review of Childhood 2.0: Kids, Screens, and the Future
Susan’s Review of Childhood 2.0: Kids, Screens, and the Future The following is written by Susan B. Arico, digital wellness coach based in Connecticut about Childhood 2.0 and tips for families curious about how to improve screen time in their home! There’s been a flurry of films in the past few years about kids and […]
A Digital Nutritionist for The New Year
A Digital Nutritionist for The New Year It takes work to be a thriving human, strengthening your mind and body — often with the help of therapists, doctors, nurses, trainers, coaches, and consultants. We rely on specialists to help with for almost every area of our life, but are often left feeling lost, alone, and […]
Friend or Foe or Maybe Both: The Pervasive Nature of Technology
Friend or Foe or Maybe Both: The Pervasive Nature of Technology Let’s take a look at the Pervasive Nature of Technology On Mental Health And Poor Moral Judgement. Today, technology has become so interwoven into our lives that it’s hard to imagine doing daily activities and work tasks without some digital tool or solution involved. […]