Trade Virtual Time for the Real Game
Read about why real sports are better than digital ones
Time to Ditch the Smartphone Contract
Building strong digital citizens does not begin with a smartphone contract
How Screens Ignite ‘Love’ Receptors
Our latest 'Families Managing Media' column
Reset Screen Habits in the New Year
Small changes can make a big difference
Holiday Goals: Reconnect With Your Family
Ideas to enjoy the holidays that build family bonds
Rethinking Your Gifting This Holiday Season
Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration
5 Fortnite Myths Every Parent Needs to Know
Does your child play Fortnite every day? Are his only friends on Fortnite? Does your child get furious and have meltdowns when you take away the game? Has he lost a sense of curiosity for other hobbies? Let’s be honest,…
Put Some Trust in Family Dinner
Taking time to have meals together offers a place for kids to be heard.
Why Parents Should Not Overshare Photos on Social Media
You mean no harm, but does the sharing of photos on social media reduce the benefits of your family's special moments?
Screens in Schools
Tips to keep a check on digital learning, distractions
Don’t Regret Your End-of-Summer Vacation
8 reasons to leave the game at home.
Overcome Summer Screen-Time Battles
5 ideas to make summer memories without the glow of a screen.
Is Your Child Addicted to Fortnite?
Five things every parent should know.
Swap Toddler Screen Time for Face-to-Face Time
Science and common sense confirm that a toddler is socially, physically and academically ahead if screens are left behind.
Five Reasons Why You Should Participate in Screen-Free Week
Take a week off to reset yourself and electronic devices by participating in National Screen-Free Week, April 30-May 6.
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?
5 considerations before buying your child a phone.
Video Game Violence and Kids
What parents need to know about the effects of violent video games on kids.
How Video Games Designed for Young Kids Lead to Gaming Addiction
Seven reasons to think twice before introducing your child to video games.
3 Basic Needs a Screen Can’t Give Your Child
The isolating nature of too much screen time must be recognized and with some intentional practice, we can bridge the gap that our kids may be feeling.
10 Tips to Reset the Screen Habits in Your Home
Make it a family goal to reduce screen time this year.
7 Tips to Declutter the Screens in Your Home
How many old laptops, handheld games and outdated tablets are in your house?
Think Beyond the Wish List and Get Moving
Unplug your kids and get them something to spark a new outdoor interest this Christmas.
How to Give the Gift of Imagination
Using art, music, reading, writing and exploring to spark imagination.
Your Black Friday Guide to Non-Tech Gifts
One of the most valuable gifts you can give your child is the gift of uninterrupted, non-tech family time.
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Balancing technology with childhood
About Melanie Hempe
Melanie Hempe is the founder of Families Managing Media. She has coached hundreds of families on the effects of screen media use and has helped them achieve a healthier, more balanced media life. With a nursing degree from Emory University, Melanie draws upon her medical background to demystify the questions of why technology has such a strong grip on our kids and why it is replacing normal childhood activities. She offers busy parents easy-to-follow scientific information and practical solutions for children of all ages, as she stresses the importance of REAL life connections in a digital world.
Melanie and her husband, Chris are raising four children in a media balanced home – and have successfully replaced video games with sports, music, art and good manners and they have also done the impossible: they have kept social media and smartphones from controlling their kids.
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