Archive - Screenwise Parenting

Will you be my friend?

The confusing and complicated realities of online social and parasocial relationships.

Jun 26 •

Ashley McDermott

I Tried Playing Roblox and Made Friends

A guide to the ins and outs of Roblox and how we can support our children on their Roblox journey

Jun 18 •

May 2025

April 2025

Too much screen time?

Not all screens are the same. Let's stop giving advice like they are.

Apr 28 •

Ashley McDermott

Screens are not destroying students

Apr 21 •

Ashley McDermott

How Video Games Impact Your Child's Thinking Brain

Why your child’s favorite game rather than an "educational" one might be their best learning tool. Plus a list of 6 games we recommend!

Apr 13 •

Should I let my kid play video games because all of their friends are playing?

A guide to introducing your kids to video games for the first time

Apr 6 •

Ashley McDermott

March 2025

Technology Is Not Ruining Our Lives

It’s time we stop viewing technology as summarily ALL bad and stop feeding the moral panic narrative. Video games can provide more good than harm.

Mar 30 •

Welcome to Screenwise Parenting!

Introduction Post where you can learn what we are all about

Mar 25 •

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