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The leisure days of summer are over and that means buckling down for the school year.  From homework to after school activities, you child has many more commitments now.  And this means less time spent on their electronic devices, including a cell phone. This change in pace can be a dramatic one for any child.  […]

Most parents allow their teenager to carry a cell phone primarily for emergencies and to stay in touch with family members.  As the school year begins, many of these same parents will allow their teenager to bring their cell phone to school with them.  With after school activities and sports, school often winds up being […]

How many times have you popped your head in your “sleeping” child’s room only to see their face lit up in the dark by the reflective glow of a cell phone?  Many times it can be a challenge to convince your child that lights out means electronic devices too.  It is all too tempting to […]

As the beginning of school quickly approaches, it is important that kids buckle down into study mode as seamlessly as possible.  Which, of course, includes setting aside time each night for school work.  After a lax summer of fun, many kids have difficulty making this transition, and particularly putting away the electronic devices, including cell […]