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Smartphone as Saboteur

by Betsy on May.28, 2012, under Adolescents, Behavior, Child development, Communication, Environmental influences, Expectations, Parent modeling, Parenting, Relationships, Toddlers

Technology is here to stay. No question there. Children born today must become technologically literate in order to thrive in their world as they grow. No question there. Advanced technologies make parts of raising children easier. No question there either. Wait! It’s spinning out of control. The horse... Read more...

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