When technology takes over
Addiction to video games symptoms and treatment From the 1970s, video games captured the imagination of America. Modern video game addiction was known at the time as a process addiction, identical to compulsive gambling. Introverted young children found that they
Do you have Selfitis – you can’t stop taking selfies of you or your children? Chances are you might have “selfitis” — a genuine mental condition that makes a person feel compelled to constantly take photos and post them on
Breaking screen addiction – is it possible? Many parents feel helpless and hopeless in dealing with their child’s technology addiction. Often the addiction is at the stage where it is affecting every member of the family in some way. In
Montessori-inspired screentime strategies are what every parent is looking for. Do you, as a parent, feel guilty or stressed every time you see a report about the importance of limiting screen time? Do you want to limit, but aren’t sure
STOP THE BATTLE Screentime: Reduce, Replace, Balance is a resource to help families fighting the battle of too much screen time with their children. Technology and devices are here to stay. For some families devices such as phones and iPads
Harnessing technology to inspire active play is a great way to get your tech addicted child outside, in the sunshine and being active, whilst also learning. Screens can be amazing tools to stimulate kids’ appetites for active play. We are
What is the ‘right’ amount of screen time in a pandemic? How do we know – we have never experienced a pandemic before! Is there such a thing as the “right” amount of screen time? Does watching cartoons count? Especially
This article first appeared in the West Australian Newspaper What is the problem with Screens? Screen time is causing neck, spine and posture problems in young children. Researchers warn that this can ‘play havoc’ with their school readiness, . A
Quitting screentime completely – does it work? Have you tried it with your family? How much time our kids spend in front of a screen is something we have almost always been “strict” about in our household. Generally speaking, we’re
A digital detox – is that even possible in today’s world? There is no avoiding screens in 2021. There are TVs in waiting rooms, tablets in schools, and smartphones in most people’s pockets. As technology continues to emerge, screens have