How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything
June 15, 2023
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The teenage years can be turbulent, to say the least. With hormones raging, most teens struggle to feel comfortable in their own body and find their place in the world. As your teen navigates these new feelings, you may find your conversations getting…
How Can a Kid Make Money Online?
May 10, 2023
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If your parents were anything like mine, you probably didn’t get an allowance growing up. As my dad loved to remind us, “nothing is free.” So when my siblings and I wanted to buy something, we had to earn the money ourselves by…
How to Talk to Your Child about Current Events
April 17, 2023
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Father storytelling, child reading and family love for language learning and bonding in bedroom. Happy people, dad and smart girl with book for creative support, education help and home teaching. Unless you’ve been isolated from technology for the past five years, you’re probably…
Reasons to Stay off Your Phone
March 24, 2023
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“*Sigh* I’m on my phone too much!” How often have you said this to yourself? Now that technology is a standard part of everyday life, it’s easier than ever to fill our time—and harder than ever to stay off our phones. This is…
How Does a Free App Make Money?
March 22, 2023
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You’ve heard the old adage “nothing in life is free.” But what about the things that are free? Take apps, for example. There are plenty of free apps out there that don’t take anything out of your bank account, but if they don’t…
Staying Safe from Travel Scams
March 17, 2023
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Ah, yes. It's that time of year again: time for the annual family vacation. Kids are buzzing with excitement and parents welcome a much-needed break from work. While family vacations are fun, anyone who's ever been on one knows that they’re equally stressful.…
Leaving Your Child Home Alone: What You Should Know
January 5, 2023
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“Ugh, mom! You’re so embarrassing.” “Dad, you don’t need to come with me—I can do it myself!” If you’re the parent of a child approaching their “tween” or teen years, these statements might sound all too familiar. Whether it’s wanting to get behind…
Gum for Kids: The Dos and Don’ts
January 4, 2023
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If your kids are anything like I was as a youngster, they always find their way into your gum stash. As a parent, you can’t hide much from your kids (especially when it comes to food), and chewing gum is no exception. If…