Bubbie Blog

How to prevent kids from becoming addicted to phones.
I have no idea! But letting them see you stare down at a phone from the day they’re born is probably a bad place to start.   Read more...
Why aren't Bubbie Books boring looking?
Why aren't Bubbie Books boring looking? Since launching Bubbie Book, many people have asked a similar question: “If the goal is to hide your phone… shouldn’t the book be plain or boring so your baby isn’t interested in it?” It’s a good question, but Bubbie Books aren’t boring for a simple reason. They’re not designed to disguise your phone by being so dull that when your baby sees you using it, they have absolutely no interest in it (depending on your kid’s age, you could be holding the most boring... Read more...
A smartphone-free start to childhood.
Before my daughter was born, my wife and I already knew we would want to wait as long as possible before introducing her to any sort of smart device. The addictive nature and negative effects of smartphones were apparent enough in my own life, and I kept hearing and seeing examples of younger and younger kids getting smartphones and tablets - the so-called “iPad kids.” No way was this a good thing for a developing mind. My wife and I weren’t sure how we would approach managing and introducing this... Read more...