by Erin Miller | May 9, 2020 | Parenting, Technology
It’s almost summer! Time for sandals, sunscreen, and… screen time checklists. There are dozens of them online, and this is the time of year they usually start circulating on Facebook and Pinterest, presumably because parents are looking for a way to keep their kids...
by Erin Miller | Apr 1, 2019 | Parenting, Technology
The frenzy over Momo is dwindling now, and most people are now aware that it is a hoax (and not a new one). Still, there is scary and inappropriate content all over the internet. The most commonly shared solutions to keep our kids safe from online horrors include:...
by Erin Miller | Feb 10, 2019 | Parenting
“Don’t tell me no!” For many parents, the word “no” seems to be on a list of things their children aren’t allowed to say. Saying no to a parent or other authority figure might be labeled backtalk, disrespect, or defiance. But saying no is a powerful tool and a...
by Erin Miller | Dec 10, 2018 | Parenting
What is childism? Like racism, sexism, or ableism, childism is a prejudice against a marginalized group – in this case, children. It shows up in many ways, but one of the most prominent is our tendency to separate children from the rest of society. When I typed...
by Erin Miller | Nov 5, 2018 | Parenting
When I ask parents what qualities and characteristics they hope to encourage in their children, kindness, generosity, and empathy are always included. So it makes sense that we should teach our kids to share, right? The trouble is, the way adults commonly teach...
by Erin Miller | Oct 29, 2018 | Parenting, Technology
Help, I can’t get my face out of my phone! Nothing makes a parent feel guiltier than reading articles with accusatory titles such as Kids Feel Unimportant to Cell Phone Addicted Parents, 12 Ways to Ensure Your Kid is More Important Than Your Phone, or Get Your Face...
