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Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Health and Safety, Parenting, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Telecommunication

Your Child’s Tech Fatigue

Posted on October 9, 2018December 26, 2020 by Zachdev

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Oct

This spring Zoom was fun when it was novel and then after a while, Zoom fatigue set in! Staring at a screen is exhausting for adults and kids alike! There’s a lot of mental energy to required to learn through Zoom which is different from face to face learning and then there’s overall tech fatigue. […]

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Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Health and Safety, Parenting, Social Media, Tech Parenting

Delaying Your Child’s Smartphone Usage

Posted on October 13, 2015December 26, 2020 by Zachdev

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Oct

It is a fact that kids do not have the maturity and perspective to manage constant temptation and the social pressures that come with 24/7 connectivity—so the longer parents can delay the first smartphone, the thinking goes, the better off kids will be. When I was researching this story, a friend messaged and said he […]

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Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cybersercurity, Education, Health and Safety, Parenting, Sex Education

Pornography Exposure

Posted on December 30, 2013December 28, 2020 by Zachdev

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Dec

I can still remember the first time I saw a pornographic image. I don’t merely remember when it happened but I remember what it looked like. That first image was about more than thirty years ago, and till today I still remember it vividly. That first image led to more images and a stronger pull […]

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Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Parenting, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology

Setting Tech Boundaries

Posted on July 3, 2013December 30, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jul

We all know what the idle mind of a twelve-year-old can become. When I was a pre-teen (without cable television), there was little time for idling in the summer. There were too many forts to be built, ballgames to be organized, and bike rides to the library for my mind to stop before it hit […]

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Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Parenting, Social Dynamics, Tech Parenting

Conversing with Your Child

Posted on July 3, 2013December 29, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jul

Try not to let your conversations about screen use end up in an argument. Like many controversial topics, discussions around technology will have the power to gain or decay trust. Most importantly, by listening with CARE and responding with LOVE, you will head down the route of building trust. The elements of understanding, respect, and […]

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Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cybersercurity, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Parenting, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology, Telecommunication

Digital Well-Being Guidelines

Posted on July 3, 2013December 29, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jul

In this unprecedented time, technology has become part of our social fabric in a deeper, more intimate way than ever before. For many of us, technology has been a social lifeline. Unfortunately, our increased reliance on technology doesn’t diminish the challenges and dangers it poses. QUESTIONS TO ASK OURSELVES: What thought, feeling, or impulse led […]

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Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Parenting, Tech Parenting

A Healthy Tech Environment for Your Baby

Posted on January 1, 2013December 28, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jan

Did you know? 80% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life. Talking, reading, singing, and playing with your baby sets them up for a lifetime of success. What does your baby need to grow their brain and develop spoken language? • Lots of talking. The more words your baby hears, the […]

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Child Development, Cyber Wellness, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Parenting

Why is a healthy tech environment important?

Posted on January 1, 2013December 26, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jan

Now is the time to consider how you can boost your baby’s brain development and communication skills, right from birth. This includes starting healthy screen-time habits for the whole family. It helps you to feel calmer and more tuned in to baby’s needs; • feel a closer connection to your baby; • accomplish more throughout […]

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Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Parenting, Social Media, Tech Parenting

Your Child’s Digital Revision

Posted on January 1, 2013December 28, 2020 by Zachdev

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Jan

Technology is advancing everyday and schools are slowly inculcating digital lessons for students. This is something that we should all start to learn and adapt to our everyday lives. Stopping kids from using is no longer an option as we cannot deny that they will need that. Thus, we should learn to set boundaries and […]

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