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As media and technology have an increasing presence in our lives, more parents are seeking guidance in how to select the best media for their little ones. That has been

So many of today’s parents complain that their children spend too much time staring at “addictive screens.” According to the grownups, kids never want to do anything else and therefore,

“For me, my kids playing Halo is no different than playing outside and coming up with scenarios that seem kind of violent like our kids… they could be outside playing

Imagine: a young child looks up at an adult expectantly and hands them a book. It’s hard to say no to a simple request like that, so the adult settles down next

A few years ago, the Cooney Center released Family Time with Apps and Apps en familia, a guide that shares tips for parents and caregivers on finding and using apps to develop stronger connections

Family game night looks different than it used to—but playing together still matters. Whether it’s board games, apps, video games, or a mix of all three, shared play can strengthen family connections, spark conversations, and create lasting memories. Discover what families are playing together today and why co-play remains an important part of family life. #FamilyGaming #CoPlay #DigitalParenting #FamilyTime

During my teaching career, I taught pre-K in high-poverty areas in the District of Columbia, but I also taught for a year in a high-income, suburban area in Maryland. There

Family Time with Appsis a free interactive guide for parents and caregivers that highlights some ways that families can use technology together. The book features comic strips that parents and

We recently released Family Time with Apps: A Guide to Using Apps with Your Kids, a free interactive guide for parents and caregivers. The book features comic strips that parents

Can text messages to low-income parents help close the word gap? It’s not an idle question. Last month, the advocacy group Too Small to Fail announced plans to experiment with text