Because it’s back to school tomorrow for my kids!
We’ve all had them. Some of us still have them: those oft-recurring dreams of failing a test, showing up in class starkers, or being the subject of derision or scorn from teachers or other students.
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Here’s this week’s column for Mountain Xpress. Now I have to go take a nap.
Adding a bit to the never-ending discussion of kids and screentime here.
National Public Radio recently reported that American kids average seven hours a day interacting with some type of screen.
Seven hours per day? That’s an average? That’s like a full-time job playing video games and watching movies and television. Who are these kids whose days are equal parts school, screen time and sleep? And what does that mean for them?
The amount of designated screen time is an ongoing kid vs. adult battle in my household. During the school year, my kids are allowed one hour per day, though they rarely have time even for that when school’s in session.
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Kind of a dark one this week, but this is some of what’s been on my mind. To cheer you up, here’s a photo of my beloved Biscuit.
