Technology has come so far, just consider what we can do with it. Through our smart phones, tablets, and computers, we can: Play countless completely engaging […]
Can Technology Be Addictive?
So, I was at the gym the other day, and I couldn’t help but notice this twenty-something year old guy next to me who was […]
Avoiding the Temptation of Technology
Technology can be so alluring because it provide an easy way to get many of our psychological needs met (i.e., for belonging, power/esteem, freedom, fun). […]
Ways to Reduce Screen Time – Part 1
I previously blogged about some of the dangers of screen time – some of the specific concerns and then what is likely the greatest harm of […]
The Greatest Harm of Screen Time
In my previous blog, I covered some concerns that parents have about kids’ technology use. As parents, we all want our kids to grow up […]
Concerns about Kids’ Technology Use
Technology isn’t good nor bad – it just is. In that way, it is like books. Books aren’t inherently better than computers or other technologies. […]
Trying to Control Our Kids
You’ve probably heard this said countless times already, but it is true: Raising children can be one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors we […]
Modeling Balanced Screen Time as Parents
By now, we’ve all probably seen the Gandhi quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world” on a bumper sticker or heard it […]
“The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr (Book Recommendation)
I recently enjoyed the audiobook version of Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. Yes, I did the audiobook version. […]
The Problem of Technology “Addiction” – What We Can Do About It
So, I’ve now gone through why I think that technology can be “addictive,” (see previous posts An Addiction vs. A Problem and The Neuroscience of […]