Hi Reader,

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I bought Teddy a book earlier this month that I can’t stop thinking about and HAD to share with you, because it’s so good.

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It’s called The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt. The reason I got it is actually pretty simple…I’m a grown adult and I don’t even like how my phone makes me feel most days.

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I find it distracting, addictive, and honestly… it often leaves me feeling worse about myself. And if that’s true for me, with a fully developed brain and a lot of life experience, I can’t imagine how much harder it would be for a young person.

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Even though Teddy doesn’t have a phone or social media yet, I wanted him to hear about it from someone who isn’t me — in a way that helps him understand why this stuff can mess with your head, not just that “Mom says it’s bad.”

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What I love about this book is that it doesn’t shame kids. The goal is to help them be their most authentic and confident selves, and learn about how they can truly thrive without smartphones.

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Plus, it has a ton of graphic novel sections and captivating images to make it more engaging for kids.

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Teddy showed me this screen time calculator from the book, and yes it did absolutely freak me out!

If you have a tween or teen, I really think this is a book worth getting for them!

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Snacks I Made for My Kids Last Week

1. ​These no-bake cookie dough balls (Teddy devoured!)
2. ​Banana chocolate chip muffins – Emilia ate them for both breakfast and snack 2 days in a row
3. Berry yogurt smoothies
   • Ingredients
   • 2-2.5 cups plain yogurt
   • 1 cup berries (I used frozen strawberries and blueberries, defrosted)
   • 2-3 tsp honey
   • Splash of vanilla extract
   • Instructions
   • Add all ingredients to blender and blend! Makes 4 servings.
   • Note: You can use vanilla yogurt instead of plain, just omit the honey and vanilla
4. Banana “pudding” – Mash 2 very ripe bananas in a medium bowl, add about 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt and 2 tbsp vanilla pudding mix. Stir well and let sit for about 30 minutes in the fridge, then serve! So much less sugar than traditional pudding but still has a dessert vibe to it. Serves 2.

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Wishing you restful sleep,

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