Technology Addiction
If you want to learn more about the role technology plays in our lives and lives of our kids, read Adam Alter’s book, Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping us Hooked. I recently read Irresistible…
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Device Distraction and Parents
While we should all be concerned about the amount of time our teens are distracted by their smart-phones, a heavy dose of parental self-examination is warranted as well. Recent data from Pew research reveals that parents are now realizing that…
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Screens and the Drop In Reading
The recently released Common Sense Census offers helpful insights into the ways that our children and teens are using media. While the report focuses primarily on their use of smartphones and screens, there is one finding related to reading that…
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