This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP “Mom, my eyes hurt when we were taking the test today,” Thomas admitted during our dinner table conversation after a day of computerized standardized testing. Thinking that his eyes were fatigued, we went through strategies to prevent digital eye strain. Yes, he tried to lower the…
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What Parents Need to Know About Blue Light
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP Did you know that by the time the average American child reaches age 17, their eyes will have spent the equivalent of nearly six years looking at digital devices? This figure comes from new survey by VSP® Vision Care that found that while we’re concerned about…
5 Ways to Help Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Blue Light From Digital Devices
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with VSP Whether or not you consider yourselves addicted to technology or not, we can all admit that we spend a lot of time looking at screens. From computer screens at work, smartphones that helps us stay connected to the people we care about most, and streaming…
7 Ways to to Transform Your Bedroom into a Sleep Sanctuary
Feeling exhausted? Chances are you aren’t getting enough sleep and you’re not alone. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep. 6 hours “may be appropriate” but anything less is not. Oops! Getting enough sleep is something I struggle with. I tend to fall just under the “maybe be appropriate” 6 hours…