Students learn less when they use tech
Parents work hard to limit screen time at home, only to send their kids to school where they stare at a laptop all day. An astonishing 88% of US public schools now issue digital devices to every single student.

But a major digital reckoning is finally underway. Parents and teachers are fighting back, realizing that school-issued Chromebooks are often just a world of distraction. Teachers are literally competing against Minecraft for attention. Even worse, data shows that kids actually comprehend less and perform worse academically when learning on computers versus traditional pen and paper.

Thankfully, the tide is turning. Los Angeles just challenged their massive $1.6 billion tech budget to become the first major district to eliminate devices until second grade, block YouTube, and ban screens at lunch. Now, at least 14 states are proposing similar laws to scale back school tech.

And it's not just impacting our kids' ability to learn, it's impacting their ability to connect as well. In this article, one mom explains how her son doesn't want to go to after-school programs because everyone is on their iPad.

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🚫 The "no screen summer" is so hot right now
No, we're not talking about sunscreen. Please still use that. Lots of it. We're talking about phones, iPads, computers, etc. Obviously, going the entire summer without looking at a screen would be nearly impossible for most kids and even adults, but there are ways to greatly limit the amount of screen time your children get this summer. The first step? Make a plan. Second step? Be realistic with your goals. Check out all the steps here, including why you should do a weekend test run.

🤰 Oh no, "mommymaxxing" is a thing now
Move over looksmaxxing, "mommymaxxing" has officially taken over social media. It’s the toxic trend of trying to optimize every single part of parenting, from pristine aesthetic nurseries to flawless sleep schedules and enrichment activities. Here's why experts are warning against it. For us? We're just trying to mommyrelax.

💦 Let's talk about water safety
As pool season heats up, pediatricians are sharing a vital reminder: drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4, and it's usually completely silent. Most incidents actually happen during "non-swimming" times. Experts urge parents to practice arm's-reach "touch supervision," ditch blow-up floaties for Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and start swim lessons by age 1.

🚮 How to live a clutter-free life 
If you're tired of looking around your home and seeing an excessive amount of stuff, you should check out these five tips to help you live that peaceful clutter-free life.

🧪 A new test for autism?
All you need is some urine.

Last week, we asked you what your personal policy on printed grocery expiration dates was, and the majority of you said, "If it smells okay, we eat it!" while "If the expiration date has passed, it goes in the trash!" came in a close second.