Ten Tips for Teaching Grandparents Technology
March 27, 2023
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Whenever I spend the weekend at my grandparents’ house, I can always count on getting a question or two about technology. One weekend, I spent hours going through my grandmother’s inbox. I deleted junk mail, blocked spam email addresses, then showed her how…
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…
What Is ChatGPT and How Is It Impacting Schools?
March 20, 2023
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Remember when you spent hours at the library or on the computer in order to craft the perfect research paper? You likely first learned about the structure of an essay in elementary school! What if you’d had a tool that could have done…
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.…
How to Build a Trustworthy Relationship with Your Child
March 16, 2023
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Teenager son and senior father sitting on stairs outdoors at home, talking. I spend a lot of time with young people. My day job is teaching ninth graders and my full-time job (which, surprisingly still takes considerable time and effort) is mothering four…
Seventeen St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Toddlers
March 13, 2023
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You’re in luck. It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Though a silly celebration for some, there’s no doubt about it: little ones love all things shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechauns! Whether you’re decked out in green and gold or dressed for an ordinary day, you…
Are Omegle and Sites Similar to Omegle Safe for Kids?
March 8, 2023
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If you ask me, the Internet is a pretty amazing invention. It keeps us connected with friends and family, helps us explore new hobbies, and gives us access to all sorts of information at the click of a button. It’s no surprise that…