Parenting and Technology

Time seems to move pretty fast in our online world. Between the demands of digital school and the hypnotic effect of video games and social media, it can be difficult for kids to know how to effectively manage their time. However, time management…

When I was a kid, I didn’t have many worries. My biggest concerns revolved around knowing how to strap my roller blades up correctly and keeping an eye on the sunset so I could head home before curfew. Today’s kids, however, have to…

Being a parent is hard enough as it is. (Not that I would know, but that’s the word on the street.) With rapidly changing technology and all the latest gadgets thrown into the mix, today’s parents are navigating a completely new landscape—a challenge…

In 2022, everything happens online. Sporting events, business meetings, and even elementary school classrooms have found their way to the digital landscape—and friendships are no exception. While we used to make friends by sitting next to a new person at lunch or joining…

Quick: ask your kiddo what the word twitter means. What did they say? If they’re like eight-year old me, they likely said something along the lines of “the sound that birds make,” then flapped around the room, cawing and whistling as they went.…

The other day, I got a DM from an old high school friend. I hadn’t heard from her in a while, and I was excited to catch up and find out what she was up to. As we talked about post-college life and…

Man, I miss the early days of social media. Chronological feeds, fewer ads (if any at all), and posting for the fun of it—not to reach a certain number of “likes” or align with an “aesthetic.” The platform I miss the most? Pinterest.…