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Hidden Online Spots Kids Use to Find Inappropriate Content
Kids are persistent. If they set their minds to access something, they’ll likely find a way. Their efforts to find content they shouldn’t see online are no exception. Research shows […]
Lost in the Digital Fog: How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Remember
You know that feeling, right? The one where you hear someone say, “I remember when…” and suddenly you’re transported back to your childhood or your own parents’ stories. Those moments […]
What AI Will NOT Take From Your Kids
It’s everywhere you look, popping up again and again. Kind of like that pesky sibling you wish would disappear, but who just keeps coming back. It is here to stay. To […]
Leaving Our Mark From Tangible Signatures to Digital Impressions and the Search for Meaning
“Kristi was here.” The age-old signature pre digital age that we all scribbled (insert your name of course) in yearbooks, bathroom stalls, or carved into trees — it was more […]
Encourage Kids to Embracethe “In-Between” This Summer
Time spent on the front porch in the mid-summer heat braiding pine straw that became sharp, uncomfortable bracelets and necklaces. A long string tied to a June bug’s leg and […]
Kids and Sleepovers: Why They are Different These Days Because of Technology and Why You May Want to Wait
As a child of the 80s, I remember the days when my brother and I were not allowed to attend sleepovers at friends’ houses. At the time, we didn’t understand […]
Understanding Physical Impacts of Device Use
As we know, in today’s tech-driven world, it’s nearly impossible to escape the influence of smartphones and other devices. While we are increasingly aware of the psychological concerns associated with […]
Why A Parent’s Steady Presence Matters
I recently tuned into Dr. Lisa Damour’s podcast, and if you’re not familiar with her, I highly recommend checking her out! You can find her on Instagram or listen to […]
Embracing the “Let Them” Theory: A Powerful Approach for Parents
As a devoted reader, I get genuinely excited when I discover a book that can truly benefit parents. Recently, I came across “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins, a […]
Top 5 Tech Rules for Kids in the New Year
As we enter a new year, tech will continue to shape how our children interact with the world. With new devices and social media platforms emerging daily, and if your […]