I’m not ashamed to admit this (anymore), but I’m a geek. Ah, it feels so liberating to say it out loud (er, to type it)!…
Category: Healthy Relationships
Let’s be honest. You don’t like to watch or listen to people blow their nose. The inverse is also true — people don’t want to…
The use of our screens is getting out of hand. Of course, we all use our screens for many legitimate purposes (e.g., finding information, connecting…
The phone becomes almost like a parasite that quietly leeches away our happiness and productivity. The good news is that a more mindful use of…
There has recently been a call to attention on the consequences of phone use. For example, computer scientist, Georgetown professor, and author, Cal Newport recently…
It’s beneficial to unplug and create sacred spaces. Here are some tips for doing so. In my previous post, I discussed why we need to…
What can we do as parents when screen problems begin to emerge? Here’s the latest video from my Tech Happy Life YouTube channel. There is…
Screen challenges and problem prevention Hello! I’m back from a family vacation — a road trip to the Grand Canyon! I was trying not to…
Dr. Brooks was recently featured on the Texas Standard, an award-winning radio journalism organization that focuses on current, relevant issues. Dr. Brooks was brought on…
How can we be effective parents? It’s the biggest key to influencing our kids. What’s the foundation of effective parenting? This is key because all…