technology
To Spy or Not to Spy: When to Give Kids Privacy
How do you protect them while also giving them the independence and privacy that they deserve and need to become responsible, thriving adults?
Facebook Says They "May" Collect Data From Your Calls and Texts. Here's How To Turn It Off
3 Facebook settings you need to review TODAY.
The Facts About Online Predators Every Parent Should Know
Of course it's natural to be concerned when your kid goes into an unknown world. But instead of acting out of fear, arm yourself with the facts so that you can help your kids be smart, cautious, and savvy.
Tech Reset - 5 Ways To Trim Your Instagram Feed
If you are a frequent user of Instagram and you aren’t regularly unfollowing accounts, you need to.
How to Get Kids to Create Media -- Not Just Consume It
With a little nudging — and the right tools — they can be using that time to build creative skills while sharing their stories, opinions, and ideas.
My 12 Year Old Was Blackmailed for Nude Photos
“I want to share my story to as many moms as possible, so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”
'SCREEN SCHOOLED' Exposes How Tech Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber
Bill Gates and I share a bit of parenting philosophy.
How We Take Our Movie Night Next Level
Ready for a fun family tradition?! A tradition that puts a glorious, enjoyable, low-effort cap on your busy week? We call it FUN FRIDAY.
3 Screen Time Rules My Kids Actually THANKED Me For
They are the 3 screen time rules that made the biggest difference.
What You Need to Know Before Buying an Instant Pot
It's a pressure cooker! It makes yogurt! It's a rice cooker! It's a slow cooker! And then a dozen other exciting features all in one.
Want Alexa to do your laundry? Now she can!
Alexa can tell you what the weather will be, play your favorite song, schedule calendar events, and now she'll be able to do your laundry!
Blue Whale Challenge: List of All 50 Tasks
What are the 50 tasks? Every parent should know because it will help us watch for signs not only in our own children, but our friend's children, kids we are teaching at school or church and so many more.
10 Awkward & Hilarious Birth Selfies
Selfies-the unfortunate way we document our lives-are becoming more and more prominent, finally crossing the threshold into the birth world.
Texting Acronyms Every Parent Should Know
Texting is a new language our kids speak fluently; we better get on board…fast. Once you think you know all the texting acronyms, more show up!
10 Great Kid-Friendly YouTube Videos
I have a love-hate relationship with YouTube so when I find good, clean, kid-friendly YouTube videos I love sharing them with the family.
Create Videos with Framy, Hilarity Ensues
This new app is an easy way to start making the stuff your dreams are made of. No really, that funny dream where you are tickling a dinosaur? Framy can do that.
Child Internet Safety: Online Kid Games and What You Should Know
Child Internet Safety is a new parenting requirement. Here's what you should know about online games and what your kids are playing.
Parenting Video Games: 5 Easy Ways to Research Video Game Content
Without a strategy, parenting video games is almost impossible. Learn these 5 easy ways to parent video games and worry no more!
10 Easy Things We Do to Get Ready to Go Back To School
I’m not wasting precious summer days on a "dry run", but there are a few things that I do in August to get us ready for our back to school routines. And a few just for FUN!
10 Reasons I Love Snapchat (And Yes, I'm a Mom)
I'm nearly 40 and I have three kids between the ages of 5-9 and I love Snapchat.
How To Effectively Parent A 13-Year-Old Girl In The Digital Era
Teens today face a different set of problems, but that doesn't mean you can't relate.
The One Thing Your Family NEEDS For Christmas {and every other day of the year}
You've been dreaming of this. Literally.