Preventing Parenting Problems
August 4, 2018In an age of screen challenges, how do we prevent problems? Hello! I’m back from a family vacation—a road trip […]Keep reading
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Texas Standard Interview
August 1, 2018Dr. Brooks was recently featured on the Texas Standard, an award-winning radio journalism organization that focuses on current, relevant issues. […]Keep reading
The Foundation for Effective Parenting
July 20, 2018How can we be effective parents? It’s the biggest key to influencing our kids. What’s the foundation for effective parenting? This […]Keep reading
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How to Manage The Challenge of Screens
July 10, 2018The Tech Happy Life Model is a framework to help with screen balance. Hello! As parents, it’s a challenge to steer our […]Keep reading
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What is “Gaming Disorder” And Does My Child Have It?
June 29, 2018A new, video game-related diagnosis appears in the ICD-11. Is it a real thing? Here is my most recent episode […]Keep reading
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Making Sense of Suicide
June 28, 2018Many of us were rocked by the recent suicides of icons Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Suicide is always tragic, no […]Keep reading
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Why Can’t Screens Make Us Happy?
June 19, 2018Despite the benefits of our screens, why don’t they improve overall happiness? You might have read my blog on the topic of […]Keep reading
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Helping Kids Disconnect To Connect In The Summer
June 15, 2018It’s tough to get kids off screens during the summer. Here are some tips. If you are parent, then your […]Keep reading
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Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?
June 8, 2018Are the worries about Generation Z merely hype or is there something to them? I recently posted a blog on the […]Keep reading
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What’s the Key to Teens Getting Happiness from Screens?
June 6, 2018How can teens achieve greater happiness from their screen use? Above, you will find my most recent vlog on my Tech […]Keep reading
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