In this very first episode of The Unplugged Coffee Break, we sit down with Carrie Rogers Whitehead, the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, author as well as a public speaker. She sits with our co-founder Meredith DePaulo as they talk on topics revolving around online safety, screen time habits, and many more. If you want more […]

Screen-based marketing influences adults. It convinces us to buy things we don't need and piques our interest in topics we don't care about. If screen-based marketing wields such influence on adults, can you imagine its effects on children? Kids' exposure to marketing messages affects their health behaviors and psychological well-being.  Tens of thousands of advertising […]

"Discover how screen time affects your child's sleep and learn practical tips to minimize its negative impacts. Get the scoop on the relationship between screen time and sleep now!"

For better or worse, the internet has revolutionized how we live our lives. Cell phones have gone from a rare, clumsy commodity to a must-have accessory, and everyone has them, from toddlers to grandparents. However, while everyone can and does know how to use a cell phone, we don’t always want the people using them […]

Most of the parents we talk to say no! In fact, they equate successful parenting with getting their kids off devices. But is technology all bad? Are there ways to utilize tech so even young kids can benefit from the digital age? Technology skepticism generally follows two frames of thought: 1) Too much time on […]

People around the world share a similar concern. Children and adults alike worry that they spend too much time on screens and devices. This may affect their mental health. Often families and friends interact more with their phones than with each other. Could we be "addicted" to screen time? The same study found that 36% […]

Kids nowadays are easily influenced. Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) post on social media daily. Carrots&Cake listened to the top Screen Time podcasts by TVO & summarized the key takeaways. Carrots&Cake independently created these podcast notes and does not have any affiliation with the Screen Time podcast. Key Individuals Key Takeaways Intro Milly  Common […]

Carrots&Cake listened to the top Screen Time podcasts by TVO & summarized the key takeaways. Carrots&Cake independently created these podcast notes and does not have any affiliation with the Screen Time podcast. This podcast talks about the hidden link between video game addiction and the violence of certain games. Key Individuals on video game addiction […]

"Stay informed and keep your teens safe online with our guide to the best social apps for teens. Learn about age-appropriate recommendations, privacy settings, and more!"

Kids these days are constantly in the metaverse with their virtual worlds in Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, etc. Mindlessly playing for hours on end and getting angry when their parents ask them to stop. Carrots&Cake listened to the top Screen Time podcasts by TVO & summarized the key takeaways. Carrots&Cake independently created these podcast notes and […]