Five Reasons You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Giving Your Child a Phone
October 7, 2021
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As your kids get older and become more and more independent, it gets harder to avoid the big decision: should you get them a cell phone? It’s not an easy decision, but in today’s tech-saturated world, it’s coming earlier and earlier for most…
App Guide: What to Look For in Dangerous Apps
October 6, 2021
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Do you ever feel like the app store is a house of horrors? Just like a haunted house becomes less scary when you see the actors without the masks, knowing the most dangerous apps for kids will help you and your kids navigate…
How to Extend Battery Life
October 5, 2021
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What is the lifespan of a battery? It’s four in the afternoon and I’m already down to 30% on my phone charge, but someone else might still be at 60% even if they have used their phone the same amount as I have.…
Teaching Your Kids How to Be Kind Online in a Digital Age
October 4, 2021
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The story isn’t new. No doubt you’ve heard it before. But a recent installment in my community illustrates the point that we need more kindness in real life and online. Here are the details. Local college football rivalry leads to a poor decision.…
5 Road Trip Activities for Kids that actually Entertain
October 1, 2021
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Contemplating a road trip with your family? While it’s sure to provide an opportunity to create amazing memories with your kids, there’s also a lot of work that goes into it. A major question you may be asking yourself is, “How do I…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
September 30, 2021
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11:30 p.m. I have just drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep. 11:45 p.m. My phone rings . . . I think I’m dreaming until they hang up and call back. 11:48 p.m. I groggily look at who is calling and see it…
How to Teach a Teenager Responsibility
September 29, 2021
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As parents, we spent a lot of time and energy (and worry!) doing our best to keep our kids safe. That’s one of our main responsibilities, right? But do you also try to help your child be empowered? Empowering kids to learn, do,…
Why Reducing Screen Time Won’t Fix the Mental Health Crisis
September 28, 2021
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Why we need to change the conversation around screen time and youth. Posted on www.psychologytoday.com February 11, 2020 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan This post was co-authored by Betsy VanDenBerghe, a writer specializing in family issues. I recently attended a standing-room-only parents’ night…