mod·er·a·tion [mod-uh-rey-shuhn] noun

1.  the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.

When we think of moderation, the first thing that comes to mind for most is food.  Too much of one thing, healthy or not, is not good for you.  The same can be said for too little or none at all – even something that may be considered “unhealthy.”

Other than food, there are many other things out there where moderation is healthy.  For instance, introducing technology to your children.  There are countless article and studies available spewing reasons to not have a TV in your home—it forms conversations killers, there is a lack of educational benefit.  This may be true on the over-indulgence side of the curve, but I never see mention in these studies of a moderately controlled use of television.  There are plenty of educational stations such a PBS, Nick Jr., National Geographic, NOVA and the like, providing experiences and reinforcement of what is learned (or not being learned) in school. Continue reading →