Opinion
Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River ForestOpinion

Limit screen time for better learning

As a parent of an elementary school student in District 97, I am mindful of technology use at home. We don’t have iPads, limit TV time, and prioritize tech-free activities. But lately I’ve been ...
WGN-TV

Simple, Screen-Free Learning Activities For Kids That Won’t Break The Bank

As summer kicks off, many parents wonder; how do I keep my kids off screens and mentally active without breaking the bank? Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons is here to ...
Macworld

This Montessori kids app turns screen time into learning time — now 76% off

TL;DR: This award-winning Montessori learning app for kids ages 2–8 is $59.99 (MSRP $250).
Morningstar

A Healthier Approach to Screen Time: Know Yourself Academy Puts Kids First in Digital Learning

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For families today, screen time is both a helpful tool and a growing concern. Digital tools offer convenience and access, but too often leave kids ...
PBS

Screen-time vs Old School Learning

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Business Wire

Learning Resources® Continues Its Commitment to Screen-Free Coding with the Launch of Coding Critters™, Geared toward Children as Young as Four

VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a recent survey conducted by educational toy company Learning Resources®, 70% of parents felt that children should start learning basic coding skills as early ...
AOL

Parents are worrying about kids' increased screen time — but expert says that guilt isn't

At the height of the pandemic, nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported that their kids were involved in some form of "distance learning". "Screen use increased during the pandemic ...