digital detox

The absolute chaos that was 2020 is on its very last legs. THANK GOD. And as this year is nearing its long-awaited end, I am more than ready to close that book and embrace the new, fresh and – hopefully – much brighter days of 2021. I feel like this is the year when we […]

6 years ago

Back in April of this year the World Health Organisation issued new screen time recommendations for parents, reaffirming that prolonged screen time has a negative impact on kids, and declaring that children under one should not have any screen time at all. There is no denying that the majority of us, children included, spend more […]

7 years ago

Look, there is no doubt whatsoever that an iPad, phone, TV, or laptop is a saving grace in parental times of need. Because a round of Peppa Pig or Ben And Holly is a fantastic distraction that then allows you to actually get sh** done. In short, when it comes to shoving an electronic device into […]

7 years ago

We so don’t blame you for being tempted to take four million selfies with your baby – they are just too darn cute not too, aren’t they? The thing is, turning the smartphone camera lens inward is also engendering self-centered behavior in children, according to educational psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba. And worryingly, […]

11 years ago

According to experts, our children’s addiction to iPads and screen time spells bad news for their health. Hours spent in front of a game console or TV screen means that there are fewer hours left in the day to play outside, and this is, according to British researchers, has resulted in worrying statistics when it […]

11 years ago

The processes of a work life balance are always in the headlines. We are all at loggerheads with how much time is enough time, to be spending online. Each one of us (at certain times) can slightly tip the scales in the negative sense. Don’t tell a lie, you brats. Apparently the digital domain has […]

11 years ago