A Healthier Relationship with Your Phone
February 12, 2019Our phones have become almost like a parasite that is quietly leeching away our happiness and productivity. The good news […]Keep reading
Was Steve Jobs Like Dr. Frankenstein?
January 31, 2019Dr. Frankenstein might have warned us about embracing tech too quickly. Computer scientist, Georgetown professor, and author Cal Newport recently […]Keep reading
Why Is There a Wall Dividing America?
January 14, 2019“The Wall” is dividing America. Our evolutionary heritage is partly to blame. Source: Kat Jayne/Pexels If you are old enough, […]Keep reading
The “Vegas Effect” of Our Screens
January 7, 2019There are many reasons we check our screens. The “Vegas Effect” is one of them. We all know what it […]Keep reading
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?
January 3, 2019Screens offer many benefits, but it’s easy to overdo it. Kids are are still on their enviable, long winter break, […]Keep reading
Are Concerns About Screens Much Ado About Nothing?
December 21, 2018Are concerns about screens justified or just another moral panic? You might have caught the recent segment on 60 Minutes by Anderson Cooper […]Keep reading
Viewpoints with Todd van der Heyden
November 26, 2018Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser were interviewed by CTV’s Todd van der Heyden on his Viewpoints podcast. Viewpoints is a […]Keep reading
Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives
October 15, 2018In this hyper-connected world, we need to unplug to create sacred spaces. In this plugged-in, hyper-connected world, we need time […]Keep reading
Tips for Creating Sacred Spaces in Our Lives
October 8, 2018It’s beneficial to unplug and create sacred spaces. Here are some tips. In my previous post, I discussed why we need […]Keep reading
Is Fortnite Ruining Your Kid?
October 5, 2018Millions of kids are now playing the hottest game, Fortnite. Is that bad? Fortnite is the hottest video game of the […]Keep reading