Digital Disruption
Digital Disruption is the Technology Wellness Center’s answer to parents who feel that their children’s ADHD or anxiety symptoms are out of control. We apply this to children who are on medications to treat their disorders or for those who simply have a mild form of the disorders. We have found that a Digital…
Can Traumatic Memories Be Forgotten?
Most of us have had occasions where we come across video footage or a photo on our social media feeds that make us feel ill. Briefly viewing horrible images, while traumatic at the time, is usually forgotten quickly as we move through life encoding new happier memories that replace the negative ones. However, if…
The Real Cost of Convenience is Named Alexa
The Real Cost of Convenience is Named Alexa Amazon is arguably the overall winner from the holidays. Everyone I know did a majority of their shopping this year in the comfort of their home. It is what Amazon does; they sell you everything you need from groceries to clothes to toys and everything in-between.…
Technology Addiction is a Label
Technology Addiction is a Label It is not a surprise that we are living in a world dominated by technology and that parents are frustrated by the overload of technology on their children. However, the idea of having an addiction to technology is new and it is gaining widespread attention. So what is a technology…
What Every Parent Needs To Know About Pokémon Go
In just a little over one week, Pokémon Go has made more than $14 million, and has roughly 9.5 million active daily users, with numbers continuing to grow. It is estimated that the gaming app is on 5 percent of smartphones. It is a phenomenon that has taken the globe by storm. If you aren’t…
Sexting
Parents often like to believe that their child would never engage in any untoward behavior, such as smoking, drinking, sexting, or bullying. However, there are far too many parents who are shocked back into reality when they learn just how scandalous their teenager is behaving. One question that often comes from the parents we see…
Gaming and School Performance
Many parents, including the experts at the Technology Wellness Center, have wondered whether there was a relationship between gaming and school performance. We have heard from parents who wonder whether their average student could become above average if their gaming was decreased or eliminated. Luckily, some answers are starting to come forth. Unfortunately, research is…