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Caged Rats and Video Game Addiction

When we hear the words video-game addiction, our minds generally leap to an image of a teen guy hunched over a game controller—empty Red Bull

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Magic in Media: Harmless Fantasy?

Understanding our children’s mental and spiritual development plays an important role in how they will interpret the worldview presented in today’s media.

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Embracing the Screen-time Reset

Is your family’s screen time out of control? Discover effective strategies to improve family interactions.

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Signs of Screen Addiction in Children and How to Help

Screen addiction is a rising concern affecting kids and adults. Excessive screen time harms health and social interactions. Recognizing signs and taking action can restore balance in your home.

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Why Are Screens Bad for Babies 0 to 2?

Exposing your infant to screens too early disrupts their growing ability to read and interpret faces – a key element to their developing social skills.

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Tech Trends: What Parents Need to Know About TikTok Alternatives

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few months, you already know that Congress voted in favor of a TikTok ban. Essentially, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has 270 days to sell the app or have it prohibited on American app stores.

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