Tag: technology
Pulling digital plug hard to do
Article in the Thornhill Liberal about Sara’s upcoming workshop, Teen Talk – does technology rule your life?. Sara talks to Simone Joseph about how the idea for the program came about and what attendees can expect.
Read Pulling digital plug hard to doPause: Get out of the Game
Pause: Get out of the Game is an informational campaign targeted at teens with the purpose of raising awareness about the dangers of video game addiction. As a way of speaking their language, the creator of this game encourages teens to download and play this game so as to understand the impact of a...
Read Pause: Get out of the GameFor better or worse: how technology has changed families lives
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Marc Saltzman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
How technology has evolved over the past decade Gadgets and gizmos that are particularly appealing to children? teens?... Listen to For better or worse: how technology has changed families livesKicking the electronic addiction
If I had a dime for every time I’ve said to my kids “Can you please look up from your screen and give this the attention it deserves,” I’d be a wealthy woman. We’re all familiar with the electronic intruders that have taken over our lives. The influencers that mesmerize and hypnotize. The ...
Read Kicking the electronic addictionDiscuss rules before getting your child a cell phone
Sara is quoted about kids and cell phones. Article also appeared in 24 Hours.
Read Discuss rules before getting your child a cell phoneShowing ‘I love you’ as a family – Ten Tips Towards…
Saying “I love you” is not nearly as meaningful if our actions don’t match our words. Showing love takes effort and intention. Combined, words and actions have a powerful effect.
Here are some suggestions for families on showing love all year round:
1. Disconnect from technology...
Read Showing ‘I love you’ as a family – Ten Tips Towards…New Year Resolutions – Ten Great Tips Towards…
No matter the day on which January 1st falls, it feels like a Monday. Time to begin another diet and exercising daily just like the Monday before. No wonder that weight loss programs and gyms see a huge spike during the first week of January. My guess is that losing weight and becoming healthier are...
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