Blog Posts
Media and Technoference in Romantic Relationships
You have to be intentional if you want tech to strengthen your relationship. This post was co-authored by Sarah Coyne, a professor of human development at Brigham Young University, and …
Turning the Coronavirus Crisis Into a Crucible
I wonder if my experiences are like yours. Every day is another loss. This week, a close family member, a nurse, was diagnosed with COVID-19. School was officially cancelled for …
Should I start my child in Kindergarten this year? – Academic redshirting
Dr. Sarah M. Coyne Note: This article originally appeared on Parentsware.com in January, 2015. When my third child, Aidan, was born in July, one of the first thoughts that went …
Changing the screen-time debate
Dr. Sarah M. Coyne I recently attended a standing-room-only parents’ night at a junior high school featuring a renowned and polished speaker. He deftly captivated the packed auditorium with a fear-based, …
Why the World Still Needs Princesses
How social media use by teachers might help students thrive. This post was co-authored by Emily Schvaneveldt, a graduate student at Brigham Young University. With the recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the …
Tweeting With a Teacher: Using Social Media With Students
How social media use by teachers might help students thrive. This post was co-authored by Emily Schvaneveldt, a graduate student at Brigham Young University. With the recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the...
Parents, You Can Stop Feeling Guilty About Screen Time
Why technology use feels different during a pandemic. This post was co-authored by Sarah Coyne, a professor of human development at Brigham Young University and Kaelie Crockett, an undergraduate at …