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…
Social Media and Perfectionism Disorders
July 9, 2021
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Have you ever met one of those families that just seemed perfect? You know the type: kids all neatly dressed and well-behaved, parents who seem to be a part of every school and community function but still keep the house and yard spotless.…
Signs of Technology Addiction
July 8, 2021
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Tech is an integral part of our world. Even for us adults who didn’t grow up with smartphones and laptops, tech is something we use on a daily basis. While technology provides us with amazing tools, too much tech use can be a…
Your Digital Footprint and Privacy: What You Need to Know
July 7, 2021
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Remember that time you looked at a pair of shoes online, and then you noticed ads for those same shoes showing up everywhere, from social media feeds to websites you visited? By this point, we’ve gotten used to the idea of companies watching…
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…