Scavenger Hunt for Kids
July 29, 2021
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Looking for something to keep your kids occupied for ten minutes or a couple hours? Something that entertains but also educates, uplifts, and encourages creativity and interaction? Then consider the benefits of scavenger hunts for kids. Whether you organize an outdoor scavenger hunt—where…
Kids and Cell Phone Use: Help Them Set the Limits
July 27, 2021
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I don’t know what it is about kids and cell phone use, but it feels like sometimes we, as parents, lose our minds when it comes to rules and expectations. We swing anywhere on the spectrum from total lockdown all the way to…
The Impact of Technology on Kids
July 20, 2021
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If you’re worried about your child’s screen time, you aren’t alone. Pew studies show that parents of teens—and even teens themselves—are concerned with the amount of time they spend on their smartphones. According to the CDC, kids ages 11-14 spend an average of…
Top Tech Executives and Their Low-Tech Kids
July 15, 2021
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I tend to trust the experts. When Guy Fieri told me (and millions of other viewers) to check out a burger joint in San Diego, I’m glad I listened. That was a delicious (if not entirely healthy) burger, fries, and shake combo. I…
10 Healthy Ways to Use Technology
July 14, 2021
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I have a sticker on the base of my laptop, just below my keyboard, with four simple words: Be kind. Do good. It’s a gentle reminder for me to focus on positive and healthy ways to use technology as I interact with others…
Put the Phone Down and Go Play
July 13, 2021
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Like many of you, I’ve spent a fair amount of time visiting with doctors, counselors, and Google to learn how to manage teenage mental health struggles. And while I don’t claim to be an expert in this field, I’ve noticed a consensus among…
Creativity and Tech: Oh, the Good You Can Do
July 12, 2021
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In some circles, particularly the mom circles I run in, tech can get a bad rap—especially when it comes to exploring your creative side. After all, we reason, how can our kids get their creative juices flowing if they spend hours sucked into…
Keeping It Real: Avoiding Virtual Reality Isolation
July 6, 2021
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Not long ago, at critical moments over several school days, the internet in our building crashed. With mounting frustration, fellow teachers and I grumbled about the inconvenience which thwarted lesson plans and made an already tough year harder. Imagine our surprise when the…