Parenting in the Age of Technology

I recently read an article by Nick Bilton in the New York Times http://nyti.ms/Y7Qk7R entitled “The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind.” He writes on technology and the “Bits” blog for the Times. I was particularly struck by his response to a question his sister asked. She was talking about how she lets her children use iPads at the dinner table when she doesn’t want to. “If it keeps them occupied for an hour so we can eat in peace and more importantly not disturb other people in the restaurant..”  She asked him, “Do you think that it’s bad for...

Check Out My Post On A Great New Blog

I was a guest blogger for Two Peds in a Pod.  Enjoy my article, Not Small Talk: How to Explain Big Topics to Young Children Whether you are discussing after dinner cleanup or explaining a complex issue such as an impending divorce, keep in mind talking to a young child is not the same as talking to a  “little adult.” It’s important to be receptive to what we call teachable moments. Be prepared to respond when you perceive that your child is ready and then follow your child’s lead. Here’s such a moment: Johnny, age three, asks Sam, his dad,...

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