What is phubbing and why is it bad for relationships?
February 21, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Picture this: you’re in the middle of a conversation with your teenager. Whether you’re asking about their day or discussing this list of the top five virtual museum tours, it’s a fascinating conversation! You’re both engaged and you’re feeling good about the developing…
6 of the Latest Inventions to Make Kids’ Lives Easier
February 11, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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In our technological society, creative people are using their skills to invent new things every single day. No longer are board games and puzzles all the rage (though puzzles have some great benefits). Now it’s all about technology. While many inventors focus on…
Tech for Kids with Disabilities: Assistive Technology Tools
February 9, 2022
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Kirie Plante
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Have you worried that your child with disabilities is susceptible to falling behind with remote schooling? With certain states seeing their Covid-19 cases on the rise, it may be a concern for some that this upcoming winter will bring another round of at-home…
Cell Phones and Mental Health: Should Kids Have Phones?
February 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Whether you like it or not, that time has finally come: your kid is ready for their first cell phone. Are you? Before you make the decision to give your child their first phone, let’s have an honest discussion about the effect that…
Kids and Tech: Tips for Parents to Decrease Tech Consumption
February 7, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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If you sometimes feel overwhelmed parenting children in the digital age, you’re not alone. Parenting and technology are a tough combination. I remember—and it hasn’t been that long ago—when most teens didn’t get personal smartphones until well into their high school years. And…
Teaching Your Kids About Money, Budgeting, and More!
January 31, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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I grew up in a small farming community in southeast Idaho. Consequently, I heard one question over and over: “Is your dad a potato farmer?” Sadly, the answer was no. Not only did he not grow potatoes, but we didn’t even have a…
Let’s See: What are In-game Purchases? Should You Go for It?
January 24, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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If your kids play video games, and if you’ve read our article about the risks associated with gambling in video games, you might be wary of the term “in-game purchase,” but what does it really mean? What are some tools to keep your…
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AGAINST THE RISE OF CHILD EXPLOITATION
January 20, 2022
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Larissa Mills
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WHAT IS CHILD EXPLOITATION? Defined it is the victimization of children that takes advantage of them sexually and forcing the child to cimmit a criminal act. This can take many forms. Asking a child to send photos in the promise of gifts, asking…