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fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

8 things boomer mothers did that seemed ordinary then but would be considered remarkable parenting today - Silicon Canals

Boomer mothers practiced instinctive, low-tech parenting—letting kids be bored, play outdoors, and share family meals—that modern parents now often praise.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

7 things kids did after school in the 90s that feel almost impossible today - Silicon Canals

Unstructured, unsupervised childhood freedom in the 1990s fostered risk assessment, independence, and practical problem-solving through outdoor play and autonomy.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Communication Skills Kids Miss When They Stay Indoors

Children prefer unstructured, independent real-world play and greater freedom, which helps reduce screen time.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones

Children desire in-person social interactions despite increased screen time and technology use.
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