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Tweens, Teens and Screens:
Their “Online” Life IS Their “Offline” Life
Summer is here! This means long, hot days spent hanging with family and friends, vacations with loved ones, and for many who are getting ready to go off to college […]
Tweens, Teens and Screens:
The Hidden Dangers of the “Perfect Picture”
We have all done it… used the latest filters to “perfect” or fix our photos. It seems innocent enough. A quick swipe and our faces are flawlessly “fixed”, and for […]
Tweens, Teens and Screens:
The Internet is Not All Bad
Wait for it… The internet is not all bad. Yes, even for your teens. I know you are thinking, wait a minute, you have told us ALL of the bad […]
Tweens, Teens and Screens:
What Your Kids Are Missing If They Don’t Have Social Media
“Will my kids miss out if I do not give them social media?” I get this question at almost every one of my conferences. As parents, it is heartbreaking to […]
Tweens, Teens and Screens:
What’s Your Favorite Memory?
We all have them! Favorite memories. Certain times in our lives that bring us joy when we remember. Moments that live rent free in our heads. They can lift us […]
Why Boundaries with Kids’ Devices Are So Important
As I travel across the country speaking, I have the wonderful pleasure of getting to know many parents and teachers. One of the things I have always found so interesting […]
Social Media, Devices and What Our Kids CAN Do
If you have kids or teens, you probably have some sort of a new device floating around after the holidays. Maybe a computer, iPad, smartphone, tablet or gaming device. According […]
Protecting Your Kids on Their New Devices
The holidays are here! It is a beautiful time of year for friends and family to gather together, enjoy one another, eat all the food, and be thankful for the […]
Tweens, Teens & Screens:
A Screen Time “Win” To Help Parents Feel More in Control
Do you feel like you can never stay on top of what your children are doing on their devices? Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about monitoring their ongoing […]