10 Ways to Help Foster Healthy Physical Habits in a Digital World

We all know that exercise is essential to our health and wellbeing; however, in a time when so much of our daily lives revolve around screens, how can parents ensure that their kids engage in regular and productive physical activity? To find out, we asked a distinguished panel of researchers, clinicians, educators, and parenting experts… Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Foster Healthy Physical Habits in a Digital World

11 Tips for Building Grit, Resilience, and Socioemotional Skills in a Digital World

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Grit, resilience, perseverance, and emotional intelligence are all crucial for success, but how can parents help their children develop these character traits at a time when the whole world is only a click away and everything comes with instant gratification? We asked a distinguished panel of researchers, clinicians, educators, and parenting experts to share their… Continue reading 11 Tips for Building Grit, Resilience, and Socioemotional Skills in a Digital World

Protecting Kids’ Eyes in a Digital World

Against the current backdrop of virtual learning, lockdowns, and fewer hours of outdoor play, children are using digital devices more than ever before — and the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic means that kids’ screen time won’t be going down any time soon. Eye doctors (ophthalmologists and optometrists) are reporting that the top complaints… Continue reading Protecting Kids’ Eyes in a Digital World