by mollydefrank | Sep 23, 2021 | Digital Detox, Parenting and Screen Time, Uncategorized
“Mom? When can I have my own phone?” Your fifth grader is the only child in her class without a smartphone. You’ve held out for three years, but the pressure is mounting. You want to cave. She’s a responsible kid. But do you really want to buy her a...
by mollydefrank | Sep 15, 2021 | Parenting and Screen Time
You handed over the tablet because you thought it would give you a minute—to work, to eat, or even take a well-deserved break. Thirty minutes later, the timer dings. Your precious child has suddenly morphed into the incredible Hulk. But like, pre-Zen Hulk. It ain’t...
by mollydefrank | Sep 7, 2021 | Mom Life
It doesn’t cost a cent. Anybody can do it. Studies show that it is the most impactful way to build rapport with your kids… Are you ready? Time. As Josh Shipp once said, “Kids spell trust: “t-i-m-e.” This is not rocket science....
by mollydefrank | Aug 31, 2021 | Mom Life
“When I pick up my kids after school…they morph into gremlins! What is happening? Their teachers say they’re model students during the school day. Why do they fall apart upon entering the minivan? What can be done?” I feel this. One day, I excitedly...
by mollydefrank | Aug 24, 2021 | Mom Life
“I like having my kids at home. I actually prefer it.” My older sister overheard my mom say this to a friend when we were kids. It was late summer, and a few moms were discussing back to school. One mom shared that she was looking forward...
