Raising children in the digital world is no walk in the park.

Once the time to run around the cul-de-sac, draw up a chalk masterpiece, play a board game, and build volcanoes just to watch them explode, childhood has now become the age of sitting in the car with an iPad in hand or shopping for advanced skincare at Sephora to show all of their friends on TikTok.

In his upcoming book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” Social Psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that smartphones and social media have made young brains especially vulnerable to sleep deprivation, social deprivation, and attention fragmentation.

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With overstimulating technology readily available, more parents are looking for healthier alternatives to keep their kids entertained and engaged.

Allow us to (re)introduce you to the wonderful world of National Geographic.

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is the best time to stock up on educational games for kids. Shoppers can find huge markdowns on a range of National Geographics’ science experiments, games, and toys to promote early learning. And, while you’re browsing, be sure to check out more great deals on baby products and best-sellers from Amazon.

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