In a world where technology is an integral part of our lives, it's no surprise that children are growing up surrounded by screens. For parents, managing screen time and setting healthy boundaries can be a daunting task. That's why we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, mother of three, and the founder of the groundbreaking parenting community Good Inside, to discuss the crucial topic of tech and kids.

"I'm just really excited to be sharing manageable ideas for parents to deal with the day-to-day interactions they have with our kids around screens," says Dr. Becky on a recent episode of The Breakdown with Bethany on Mom.com. "I think there's a lot of guilt around screens. And my favorite thing to do truly, the thing that gets me out of bed every day is to share with parents. There's not like simple in an easy way, but simple in a not overly complex way that we can feel more empowered and less fearful and anxious and guilty as parents."

One tool that can help parents navigate the complex world of screen time is Amazon Kids devices, equipped with features designed to manage screen time limits, deliver educational content, and provide opportunities for children to explore their passions through carefully curated content. Let's take a closer look at how Amazon Kids is revolutionizing the way families approach screen time.

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Your 10-year-old daughter comes home from school and tells you that a boy held her down and poked her as she screamed for him to stop. The more she shouted, the more aggressive the boy became. And to top it all off he was laughing the whole time. So were the kids who were watching. For that matter, your daughter was laughing, too, just not voluntarily. Rather it was a reflexive reaction. As the boy touched her more aggressively, she ended up crying and gasping for air. She almost wet her pants.

Your daughter was being tickled.

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Social media is an integral part of our lives and as a result, parents have had to turn to parental controls to help navigate the complexity of the online world. To protect children from the potential risks and hazards of the digital age, social media parental controls are now more important than ever. Here are various types of social media parental controls that empower parents to provide a safer online space for their children.

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In a world where everything from setting up playdates with mom groups to keeping up with your kids’ school assignments, everything is done via social media. And in today’s digital age, since our kids are online regularly, ensuring their safety should be our top priority. The likelihood that our kids will come across harmful content online or be exposed to threats or cyberbullying is significant. Here are some tips and strategies to help caregivers monitor social media usage to ensure a safer digital environment for our children.

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The idea of the mother-as-martyr is one of those especially pernicious stereotypes — one whose standards are impossible to meet, yet also impossible to shake off.

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There is an article that’s gone viral a few times over, talking about how one mother puts her kids to bed by 7 p.m. every night.

When I read it, I had trouble fathoming what such an evening would even look like for our family of six. We are generally just sitting down to eat dinner at that time. What on earth would I do with all of my time at night? Would my husband and I toast each other merrily over wine? Plan elaborate dream trips together? Watch endless hours of TV shows that did not involve talking dogs?

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When we don’t talk about things, our tweens and teens notice the silence. That may be one reason why 71% of today’s teens ages 13-17 thought that periods were scary before experiencing it — and 77% of students believe that there needs to be more in-depth education about menstrual health (State of The Period survey). Silence can create uncertainty. So it’s time we start the conversation, because we can help the next generation choose to be more comfortable with their periods.

Moms across America, like Carly Anderson, Ana Flores, and Cara Cochran agree. They recently joined a number of other moms across the US to work with Thinx Teens to help destigmatize something that half the population experiences every month. Timed to the back-to-school season, this campaign fits into Thinx’s overall goal of ensuring teens are supplied with period products at home and school.

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As parents, we struggle with how to share scary information with our children. We don't want to create anxiety, but we don't want to ignore the facts of life either. If we don't tell them, maybe someone else will. Maybe another child at school. Or a teacher. Or maybe they will catch a glimpse on one of the zillions of screens surrounding them, because smartphones, iPads, laptops, desktops and televisions are everywhere. If you need some ideas on how to talk about tragedy with your children, read on.

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I've heard many moms say that bedtime is their favorite time of day with their kids. They love the cuddles and the chance to talk, read stories and connect with their children.

I think that's amazing and I admire them. But by the time bedtimehits in our home, I'm simply too. damn. tired.

The truth is, I loathe bedtime. It feels like a finish line I can't wait to cross. My patience wears thin after being with my three boys all day long and my ability to keep it together dissipates. All I want is a quiet house and some adult time. It doesn’t help that my kids fight bedtime as much as I look forward to it.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan, a father of five, gets what I’m talking about. He once described in his special, “Mr. Universe,” how bedtime at their home is like a hostage negotiation—but in reverse. "If you stay in there, I will give you whatever you want. I will meet your demands!" he jokes. Amen, Jim.

The sexiest words out of my husband’s mouth are when he says, 'Let me put the kids to bed tonight.'

One hard thing about bedtime is that once your kids are in bed and you begin to unwind and actually do something that you want to do, interruptions follow. Somebody needs a drink, or someone else somehow managed to have a bad dream in the five minutes since you left their room.

Look, I am an introvert and need alone time to recharge. The short time from when my kids go to bed until when I go to bed is usually the only alone time I get during the day. My kids already interrupt me all day long, often while I’m trying to write something, and I’m generally pretty patient. But my body shuts down later in the day, and I can only tolerate so many more requests. There is no clocking out in motherhood, and I'm pretty sure it's not healthy.

I’ve been a mom for 11 years. When I was a new mom, I almost never asked for help or did any kind of self-care. It has taken me years to learn that I am a better mom when I take breaks, and that these breaks are essential to my mental well-being. My breaks don’t usually happen at bedtime, but when they do, it feels like a day at the spa.

I'm sure that one day I will miss the epic battle that is bedtime with kids. Maybe I'll even miss them getting out of their beds for the fifth time because they just have to tell me one more thing, but that time is not now.

Right now, I'm at the place where I'm OK with admitting I would outsource putting my kids to bed, if it were possible. In fact, these days, the sexiest words out of my husband’s mouth are when he says, "Let me put the kids to bed tonight." Swoon.

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April is Autism Awareness Month, and with 1 in 36 kids being on the autism spectrum, it’s vital that all understand what autism spectrum disorder is and how it affects children.

With ASD becoming more prevalent in today’s society, children of all ages who are neurotypical — those who do not have a neurodevelopment challenge — must gain a keen understanding of what the world is like for those who have autism. Any child who feels different fears not being accepted by their peers, and on that note, parents feel that same fear for their children.

So, let’s shut down the fear and create a more inclusive society. Here are ways that parents can effectively explain autism to a child that will foster more acceptance of differences within our communities.

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