Clik here to view.
You Probably Don’t Practice the Most Important Skill in Life
You are a SOCIAL animal. So why accept social mediocrity? — We are a deeply social species, yet we often see our social life as something that happens to us—out of our control. But know this … you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why I’m Keeping My Kids Uncool
The cool quotient among preteens has Tor Constantino longing to be a luddite. ___ In elementary school, I had a pair of hand-me-down pants from one of my older sisters that I hated wearing. To be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are We Too Glued to Our Phones?
“A guy walks into a bear…” ––– I’ve written in the past about how the information age of social media, text messages and instant uploads can affect your secret spots, or how technology has become a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
So Over Tinder? Join the #ISOtheRealThing Revolution!
View image | gettyimages.com In search of the real thing? Let’s make a conscious choice to change the conversation. — We’re having a moment in history where most of us would be completely lost...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 Tips for Dads on a Budget in a Tech-Obsessed World
Cosette Jarrett has some thoughts on the intersection of technology and a healthy world for your family. — Planning a family budget is perhaps one of the most stressful tasks a parent faces. As much...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Disenchanted Millennial Man Dreaming of the ’90s
Embed from Getty Images Was there ever a time before we were assimilated by virtual culture? — Oh 1996, how boundless the world felt and the future appeared! I was 9 years old and my life was video...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I’m a Dad Who Loves Taking Selfies
Some like to criticize the latest trend to “selfie” as conceit. Matt Sweetwood sees it very differently, and he will share that with us here. As soon as he snaps another one. — Over the past few...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Two Hours of Screen Time Really Too Much for Kids?
Embed from Getty Images One of the most frustrating issues modern parents face is how to manage children’s screen time. — Official guidelines say kids aged five to 18 years should spend no more than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
— You need not delete your social networks or destroy your cell phones. The message is simple: • Be balanced • Be mindful • Be present • Be here ◊♦◊ YouTube: Prince EA The post Can We Auto-Correct...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Men on the Look Out
Embed from Getty Images — It used to be that men would look up at the sky from time to time to check which way the wind was blowing or to see what time it was or what season. The Sun told time and...
View ArticleFrom the Warehouse to The Kitchen: Smartphones Can Do It All
Embed from Getty Images — We live in a “smarter” world than ever before, with all kinds of appliances that interconnect. The smart device of all smart devices is, of course, the smartphone....
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Are We Doing With All This Time?
— As a child, Saturday mornings were my favorite time of the week. No school, no alarm clock, just sleeping in, bagels and cartoons… until about 10:30 am when I would inevitably be woken up to the jet...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Picking Good Apps for Kids
Dear Mr. Dad: A few months ago you talked about limiting screen time for toddlers and the importance of picking good quality games for when we do allow screen time. There seem to be in infinite number...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Need to Get In On This: Tracking a Shark Who Is Swimming Across the Atlantic
— People who know me will say if there is one thing that interests me it is technology, and predatory animals, and using technology to keep an eye on predatory animals. That might be more than one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The True Cost of a Smartphone
— In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at the true cost of Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Fold. Specifically, I look at the environmental impact of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Guess What? It Turns Out Smartphones Aren’t a Danger to Our Children’s Health
— Remember all those headlines about the dangers children face from spending too much time using their smartphones and tablets, backed up by the World Health Organization, along with guidelines for...
View Article
