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
Finally! The Game-Changer for Managing Screen Time
October 3, 2018Parents now have access to the most effective tool for managing screen time. Let’s be honest. We all struggle with […]Keep reading
The Power of Friendships
August 22, 2018Strong friendships make our lives better. We must carve out connecting time. I’m a longtime fan of “alternative” music. While […]Keep reading
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How to Tackle Emerging Screen Use Problems
August 13, 2018What can we do as parents when screen problems begin to emerge? Here’s the latest video from my Tech Happy […]Keep reading
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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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