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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Ages 0-3 (Baby/Toddler) Tech & Entertainment

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Studies Reveal How Screen Time Affects Developing Minds

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes TV rots your brain. We’ve all heard some iteration of that phrase before. And it turns out, it may be true—and, to some extent, perpetuated by parents. But “rots” isn’t the best verb to use. A better word might be “molds” or “shapes.” And while those verbs may sound better, …

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Can Babies Be Addicted to Screens?

Have you ever wondered if your baby is addicted to screens?

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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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A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology (Download)

Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.