Children have more mental health issues than ever before. Adults across the globe are having less children. Parenting is in crisis. Why? Because of 10 myths that are rarely questioned.
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It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them
Why its important to let kids be bored
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
Professor: Michigan's new phone ban doesn't go far enough
L’ennui n’est pas seulement acceptable chez les enfants, il est bénéfique
“Roblox… children are interacting with older teens and adults who may not have the best motives."
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over mental health and academic performance
“School needs to remain a place where children learn.”
Parents share tips to keep kids busy during the holiday break
“The devil is in the details with this new bill, which only bans smartphones during instructional time.”
Should cell phones should be banned from K-12 schools during school hours?
Author and Professor
Margaret Murray is an Associate Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She earned her Doctorate from the University of Colorado Boulder in Communication and Cultural Studies. She’s been an expert guest for print, radio, and television including in The Conversation, Michigan Public, and Today’s Parent. Her academic work has been published in national and international journals. She lives in metro Detroit with her husband, two young daughters, and a puppy named Noodle.
The 10 Myths of Parenting is her first book. She is currently seeking representation from a literary agent or publisher.
