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Skylight Calendar Max was just named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024! It really is the most magical time of the year! Cal Max was years in the making, and we’re glad that TIME agrees it was worth the effort. But what really matters are all of the busy families who’ve said the same thing. Hearing from Moms and Dads who’ve used Cal Max to cure their daily chaos. They’re the ones raising great kids; we’re just here to help. Thanks for the recognition, TIME! We’re in good company, too. ?#TIMEBestInventions

?? We just launched Skylight Frame 2 ?? We made the best digital frame?even better.?But why? Simply put: we knew that we could, which means we?should.?Our mission is to create technology that brings families together. So when the available tech gets better, we can fulfill our mission better. "For Frame 2, we've made bold product improvements to continue to make Skylight the best product on the market. Image quality and screen enhancements make photos and video come to life like never before, and our new Snap Frames allow customer to turn their Skylight into a beloved part of their home décor." - Michael Segal, founder & CEO of Skylight. A product like this doesn't just happen; it takes a big team full of energy and inspiration to bring truly great consumer hardware to life. But now that the hard work is over, we get to do the fun part: sharing Frame 2 with you.

“You’re sweet, you’re wonderful, you’re Barney telling your kids to go to bed the first time. And by the time you tell them to go to bed the third time, you are a Jurassic Park T-rex.” Sound familiar? In our recent webinar with mindful parenting expert Hunter Clarke-Fields, we explored: - Why yelling doesn’t work and how it impacts kids. - Practical tools to reduce reactivity and stress. - How to build stronger, more connected relationships with your children. Catch the full webinar to learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/ggUQRFHU

“Ghost hours” are haunting parents all over the country. ?? This term, which you’ll find in Psychology Today’s article about overwhelmed parents and their mental load, refers to all the invisible labor parents juggle everyday. And, as we know from our own Mental Load Report, running a family is basically like having a second job, with the average parent clocking over 30 hours a week just on scheduling and planning. Dive into the article below to learn more about the U.S. Surgeon General’s public health advisory, why the “super mom” idea is a myth, and why it’s so important to recognize all the hard work parents do for their families. ??

Did you know the average parent would earn about $60,000 per year if their mental load turned into a paid job? Permission to add “Mental Load Manager” to your profile. Curious how much your mental load is worth? We used the data from our mental load survey and created a quiz so you can find out ?

The Skylight Calendar was featured on Good Morning America as a top pick for back-to-school ! ?? ?? "We know that there is so much of a mental load on parents and this will help ease that because you will?be able to see everything. You can see the week, you have all the chores, it's color-coded." We'll do anything to help parents tackle all those "time vampires" and lighten the load.?

Juggling everything required to run a household can be a lot. That’s why we’ve put together our Mental Load Resource Kit, created by parents, for parents. Inside, you’ll find our community's favorite tools, resources, and parenting hacks that tackle topics like: ??Creating a budget that actually works? ??Raising kind kids ??Simplifying birthday parties? & so much more!? Plus, we’ve included some special discounts from other brands (hi ?? Good Inside, ParentData and HelloFresh) also on a mission to lighten the mental load. Access the kit & share your best parenting hack below. ?? https://lnkd.in/gaWShQB9

Say it with us: Managing the mental load feels like a full-time job. ?? ?? Our survey with The Harris Poll shows that parents spend over 30 hours planning and coordinating family schedules and tasks every.single.week.??? And the most time-consuming task according to our results? You guessed it — managing all those school-related needs (you know, remembering the spirit day outfits and permission slips and last-minute post boards for the science fair). What takes up the most time in your household?

?? We're so excited to announce that Skylight has been named one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies ?? We can't wait to continue to make technology that brings families together. Huge thanks to the exceptional Skylight team and all of our customers and partners for making this incredible growth possible. Also, we're hiring! Even bigger things lie ahead, so check out our open?roles and join us! Inc. Magazine #Inc5000?

At Skylight, our mission is to help families ease the mental load required to raise kids and be great parents. That’s why we’re excited to launch the Skylight Mental Load Report. Together with The Harris Poll, we surveyed over 2,000 parents to put some hard numbers behind the parental mental load. If you’re a parent, you don’t need us to tell you that you carry a lot — but with our study, we hope to start a conversation about invisible labor and help families find solutions to manage it, just in time for back-to-school. Read the full report below.