Unplugging from Technology for Kids
November 11, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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How often do your kids use technology? In today’s world, most kids use tech daily—and it’s easy to see why. Tech devices like smartphones help kids stay connected with faraway family, play online video games with friends, and answer nearly any question in…
Help Kids Develop Fine and Gross Motor Skills
November 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I met my niece, Maeve, a few months ago. It was love at first sight. As a newborn, Maeve lived a pretty lowkey, tech-free lifestyle. It was simple: sleep, cry, eat, repeat. She didn’t move much, instead preferring to nestle into her blanket…
What Are the Effects of Helicopter Parents?
November 2, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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What’s that hovering in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a helicopter parent! If you’re in one of the many parenting communities on social media or are an avid reader of parenting books, you’ve probably seen this term flung…
Ten of the Best Apps for Child Development
November 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s no secret that technology is changing the way we parent. Devices like smartphones are totally altering the way that children interact and develop in the modern world—and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Just ask American kids: over 50% have a phone!…
Scary Stories to Read Online: What is Creepypasta?
October 28, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I’ve always been a pretty voracious reader. When I was a kid, I devoured every book that I could get my hands on. From folktales and fantasy to factual nonfiction, no piece of literature was safe. There was one book, however, that stuck…
Childhood Fast Food Addiction and How to Help
October 26, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I used to eat a lot of fast food. When I was a busy first grade teacher, I rarely made time to cook nutritious meals for myself. Instead, I would take advantage of my commute from the school to swing through the Crown…
Parents Posting: The Effects of Social Media on Children
October 24, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s official: I’ve reached that stage of life where it feels like everyone I know is having kids. Classmates I sat across from in high school algebra, friends I met on semesters abroad, and even neighbors I’ve known since I was a toddler…
Twenty Terrific Holidays Around the World
October 21, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Halloween is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to carve pumpkins, meander through a corn maze, and host a spooky movie marathon. Who else is excited? But did you know that not everyone celebrates Halloween? It’s true! In fact, the United States…