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Should Parents Limit Screen Time for Kids? Learn Pros & Cons

Digital Parenting

Should Parents Limit Screen Time for Kids? Learn Pros & Cons

As digital parents, we’re often caught between conflicting headlines in our everyday realities, raising digital natives. One moment, screens are framed as harmful; the next, they’re hailed as educational powerhouses. Meanwhile, we just want to make dinner in peace and maybe feel a little less guilty about putting

Digital Parenting: Balancing Screens & Tech for Kids’ Digital Wellness

Digital Parenting

Digital Parenting: Balancing Screens & Tech for Kids’ Digital Wellness

As parents in the digital age, we’re navigating a new frontier of raising kids with more resources but also more challenges. We don’t want to simply restrict technology — or worse, pretend it doesn’t exist. So, where do we go from here? What does it mean to be

Impacts of Screen Time on Children: FAQ with Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD

Digital Parenting

Impacts of Screen Time on Children: FAQ with Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD

We’re always listening to the Nurture community of parents, caregivers, and educators as they bring questions about screen time, online safety, and the impact of digital play on children’s mental and physical health. Then, we turn to our in-house expert, Dr. Rachel Kowert, for answers. As a research

Family playing video games- Better screen time: Quality over quantity

Digital Parenting

“Better” Screen Time is More Than Just Minutes: Quality vs Quantity

Many parents have questions and concerns about the amount of time their children are using screens. But is this the right way to think about screen time for kids? As it turns out, it can be more beneficial to think about screen time quality instead of quantity. Of course, setting

The Parent's Guide to Screen Time for Kids: What Research Reveals

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The Parent's Guide to Screen Time for Kids: What Research Reveals

Headlines about screen time for kids can be scary. Parents often hear that screens are destroying childhood, damaging developing brains, or creating a generation of overweight and uninspired kids. However, research tells a more encouraging story about how screens can support learning and development when thoughtfully used. Key Takeaways: Kids&