by Andrea Davis | Jan 26, 2023 | All Posts
Keeping all of my devices out of the bedroom started with one simple motivation: I wanted to model healthy tech habits for my kids. That’s it. I felt pretty in control of my tech habits. I wasn’t staying up until 2 a.m. scrolling on my phone or binging on Netflix. I...
by Andrea Davis | Nov 17, 2022 | All Posts
Screen-Free Gift Guide 2022 All the fun, none of the screens! Check out our past Screen-Free Gift Guides HERE and HERE! As Amazon affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also receive a commission from other items listed. Thanks! Small Business...
by Andrea Davis | Nov 11, 2022 | All Posts
Recently Adam Grant, a thought leader with over one million followers, posted his thoughts on this study: Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children This study of “nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing...
by Andrea Davis | Nov 3, 2022 | All Posts, Teen, Ages 13 – 18
Lots of pre-teens and teens are using (or asking for!) the social media app BeReal. The app has been around for several years, but has really gained popularity this year! New apps are scary for parents because apps are largely unregulated and there are so many...
by Andrea Davis | Jun 3, 2022 | All Posts
17 summers. That’s how long I’ve been at this—working to keep my kids playing, giggling, dreaming, and feeling the grass under their feet during the summer months. In many ways, it’s harder today to keep kids engaged in real life than it was 17 years ago. Screens...
by Andrea Davis | Mar 25, 2022 | All Posts
In 2017, during a crazy cross-country move, my husband Tyler and I, handed over an abandoned smartphone to our middle schooler. We wanted her to be able to stay in touch with old friends and to make sure she knew where to get off the bus to our temporary housing in a...