What Are Fine Motor Skills? Why Are They Important?
April 13, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Like most things in our world, classrooms are becoming more technological. Kids and teens spend much of the day hunched over a computer, flexing their fingers across the keyboard and clicking with a mouse. When they’re not studying on the computer, they may…
What Age Should a Child Get a Cell Phone?
April 12, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Getting ready to introduce your child to their first cell phone is stressful. With so many things to consider, including the risks of tech addiction and social media, it can be overwhelming to know how to answer the question, “What age should a…
Internet Quizzes: Why shouldn’t you answer questions on Facebook?
April 11, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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When I was in high school, internet quizzes were all the rage. My friends and I would spend hours sitting around the firepit in the backyard, giggling as we asked our phones to tell us which Harry Potter character we were most like…
Are Smart Cars Really Safe? Safety with Tech in Smart Cars
April 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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When I was a kid, my sisters and I had a ton of sleepovers with our cousins. On the rare nights we weren’t playing video games, we would watch a lot of movies. At one such sleepover, we had a little movie marathon…
How to Keep Kids Entertained
April 6, 2022
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Parents are some of the busiest people on the planet. Between making kids a healthy dinner, playing math tutor, and taking orange slices to soccer games, it can be hard to find time for yourself. After a long day, it’s tempting to whip…
Why are Phones Good for Kids?
April 5, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s no secret that the parenting game is changing. Technology has introduced a plethora of new challenges for parents to overcome—and these challenges aren’t going anywhere. Take cell phones, for example. According to NPR, over 53% of kids own a smartphone by age…
Drive-by Downloads: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
April 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker? These travelers often hang out on rural highways, holding their thumbs up in the hopes of hitching a ride—usually in exchange for a story from their travels or a twangy rendition of an early Joni Mitchell…
Six Reasons to Teach Your Kids How to Garden and Love It
April 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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All of my favorite memories take place in the great outdoors. Whether it be trekking on a family hike in the mountains or relaxing on the porch with a cool glass of lemonade, there’s nothing I love more than being outside. One of…