Texting or face to face talking? Which do you prefer
Survey: Most Millennials, Gen Z Adults Prefer Texting Over Talking In Person
Boredom is the miracle grow for a child’s imagination. Being bored might be the best thing for them as boredom begs kids to do what they are biologically wired to do – get creative. This is a good article that offers fun, creative activities as an alternative to screens on those rainy days.
Must read here. I discuss this in my book, Disconnected. For the first time in history suicide has surpassed automobile accidents as the leading cause of death among young people. Researchers believe this is due to the rise of social media.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/05/health/children-teens-suicide-study/index.html
Below is an article I contributed to for Kansas City Parent Magazine.
Nice piece about a school bus driver teaching kids how to fish. It’s a great way to unhook them from their screens.
http://6abc.com/education/mt-laurel-school-bus-driver-gets-kids-hooked-on-fishing/1889273/