Twelve Good TV Shows for Tweens & Teens
January 10, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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As times have changed, so have the standards for rating movies and TV shows. Content that used to be intended for adult audiences is now sprinkled throughout entertainment for teenagers! Finding age-appropriate media for your children is one of the toughest parts of…
Ten Basic Safety Rules for Kids at Home
January 9, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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Playing at home can be pretty magical for kids. Using their imagination, children can turn the kitchen into a three-star Michelin restaurant, the backyard into a packed sports arena, and the basement into an underground spy base. I can attest to this: when…
How to Motivate a Child to Do Homework
January 2, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Most children don’t want to do their homework. Most college students don’t want to do their homework, either. Does anybody actually enjoy homework? (I know I didn’t!) The collective hatred for homework doesn’t discriminate against age groups, but that doesn’t invalidate the importance…
Why Limiting Screen Time Is Important for Kids
December 30, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Smartphones, tablets, and TVs aren’t going anywhere. They’re being used at home, in classrooms, in libraries—technology is infiltrating and improving daily life everywhere! But even when used for constructive purposes, too much screen time can have adverse effects on our health and well-being.…
Is TikTok Safe? TikTok Safety Concerns
December 23, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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If you’re a parent to pre-teens or teens, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about TikTok. You may have even heard about it from your friends, if you aren’t on the app yourself! Widely known as having one of the most powerful…
How to Keep a Teenager off Their Phone
December 19, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Since cell phones became commonplace, teenagers have earned the reputation of being hooked on their handheld devices. Snapping selfies, watching funny videos, texting crushes—cell phones are many teenagers’ main method of communication! Today’s teens don’t know any different. They’ve grown up in a…
Is BeReal Safe for Kids? My Take as a User
December 16, 2022
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Like many Millennials, I’ve grown up watching my favorite social media platforms transform from harmless, unsophisticated software to alarmingly powerful, algorithm-run technology. I long for the days when Facebook was nothing more than a place to share silly photos and Pinterest a place…
Ten Things Every 13-Year Old Should Know
December 13, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Few birthdays are as exciting as your thirteenth. Sure, when you turn 16 you can get a driver's license, and yes, at 65 you get those sweet senior discounts, but your thirteenth birthday is a big one. After all, it’s the day you…