Samantha B, Author at Storihood

Samantha B

Samantha is a writer and mother in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She studied anthropology and geography at the University of Toronto, and journalism and Centennial College. She writes about the social impacts of parenting and technology, and is the founder and publisher of storihood.com.

samanthah706@gmail.com //

4 Critical Skills to Help Digital Natives Unplug

Posted on September 14, 2019September 15, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

Dr. Kate Tilleczek leads the Young Lives Research Lab at York University, where she and her team examine “how young people navigate well-being in the digital age.” Over a five-year study of 185 young people, aged 16 to 25, in Canada, Australia and Scotland, Tilleczek’s team uncovered some fascinating insights…

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How To Look After A Baby For 2 Hours: Quick Tips for Childless Adults

Posted on August 21, 2019September 15, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

Elliot was a 32 year-old childless man living in Toronto in 2015. He and his wife Nora had ruled out having children. Neither of them identified as "kid people." They shared a close, fulfilling relationship and felt satisfied making their life as a couple. That fall Elliot's close friend at…

5 Clever Kids Books That Adults Enjoy Too

Posted on June 20, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

Not sure what to buy for that niece, nephew or friend's kid? Look no further than your neighbourhood book store. In our digital age, story time continues to thrive. Kids books make great gifts for little ones, many with humour parents appreciate as well. What's even better? Many titles are…

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3 (Great!) Reasons to Watch TV With Your Kids

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

"Don't worry about how much television your daughter watches. When the new baby comes that thing is going to be your best friend." A family friend gave me this tip as the birth of my second child loomed. Sure enough, when I made the transition from one child to two,…

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5 Smartphone Etiquette Tips for Millennial Parents

Posted on June 5, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

For many millennial parents, "just putting the phone away" is not an easy option. I've previously written on this site how my three year-old daughter first inspired me to take better control of my smartphone use. Today I've got five smartphone etiquette rules here that can help parents stay engaged…

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Two Things That Changed When I Had My Second Child

Posted on May 31, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

"I think one is enough." I hear new and expectant mothers utter these words often when sharing their family plans. My husband and I discussed it too. Did we want a second child? Is stopping at one selfish? Would we love the second as much as the first? Would our…

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How I Cured My Smartphone Addiction

Posted on May 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

"GET OFF YOUR PHONE. Your child is happy to see you. Are you happy to see your child?" This is the message posted on the door of a Texas daycare, and a photo that went viral in 2017. Facebook users shared the photo over 1 million times. The image's popularity…

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Holding Off On the Epidural? Read This First.

Posted on May 21, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

“My husband wants me to try to deliver the baby without an epidural,” my pregnant friend tells me over tea one afternoon. She’s six months along with her first child. Her husband works in healthcare and, like many of us, has heard tales of epidurals causing long, snail-paced labours. “Well…

A Letter To My Friend On The Loss of Her Pregnancy.

Posted on May 3, 2019June 27, 2019 by Samantha B by Samantha B

To my darling friend, For the past few weeks, a happy secret has propelled you. Since reading the positive result on your home pregnancy test, bleary-eyed and amazed, the world beyond your door suddenly filled with baby things. Much to your delight, the drive from work to home was littered…