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Why Social Media is Poisoning Our Kids

7. November 2025

I watched my son spend 5+ hours daily on screens until I discovered what social media was really doing to his brain. CDC research reveals shocking truths every parent needs to know.

Exhausted mother worried about children's excessive screen time at home

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Kids' Screen Time (Ages 7-16)

7. November 2025

Struggling with screen time battles? These 5 research-backed strategies helped parents cut kids' device use by 60% without constant fights. Real solutions that actually work.

I'm Not a Psychologist. I'm Just a Mom Who Watched Her Son Become a Tablet Zombie.

November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM EDT

My 11-year-old went from 5 hours of screen time to 30 minutes daily. No therapy. No fights. Just one simple solution that changed everything for our family.