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7/1/19
Just an example of why we follow Collin Kartchner- who would have thought 5th and 6th graders would do this? Instagram and Snapchat (along with other social media platforms) open your child up to a world of crazy ideas. Brains that are not fully developed and lack impulse control struggle to deal with what theyContinueContinue reading “7/1/19”
6/26/19 Reasons Today’s Kids are Bored, Entitled, Impatient with Few Real Friends
https://deeprootsathome.com/kids-bored-entitled/ “Using technology as a “Free babysitting service” is, in fact, not free at all. The payment is waiting for you just around the corner. ” “The ability to delay gratification is one of the key factors for future success. We have the best intentions – to make our children happy – but unfortunately, we makeContinueContinue reading “6/26/19 Reasons Today’s Kids are Bored, Entitled, Impatient with Few Real Friends”
6/14/19 #SaveTheKids
If your kids are on social media, you should be too! Follow Collin Kartchner on Instagram and watch his stories- on a daily basis he shares why he is working so hard to fight the negative impact of social media on children. And if your kids are too young for social media- follow Collin andContinueContinue reading “6/14/19 #SaveTheKids”
6/11/19 WHEN should I talk to my kids about sexting? HOW should I talk to my kids about sexting?
The answer to “when?” is RIGHT NOW. If your child has access to text or use social media with their friends, doesn’t matter if they are girls or boys, talk to them now and keep the conversation going! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/talking-about-sexting And a great handbook to guide the conversation: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/landing_pages/sexting_handbook_ce_1020_1_.pdf
6/10/19 The best thing for our kids- boredom!
6/5/19 Your daughter’s body image
https://www.protectyoungminds.org/2019/03/26/your-daughters-body-image-healthy-or-shameful-4-ways-to-counteract-toxic-media/ https://www.protectyoungminds.org/2019/03/26/your-daughters-body-image-healthy-or-shameful-4-ways-to-counteract-toxic-media/ In todays world of media, body image is an increasingly important topic to address with all kids. Could all those selfies and filters do damage? Experts are saying YES. A little bit about body dysmorphia stemming from social media: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/10/health/snapchat-dysmorphia-cosmetic-surgery-social-media-trend-trnd/index.html
6/3/19 Fun summer idea- kids cooking camp
A Fun Summer Activity By Maureen Witmer School is almost over and the fun days of summer are coming. Fun, that is, for a few days (if we’re lucky) until the question ‘I’m bored. What can I do?’ is asked on repeat. Last year, I answered that question by creating a DIY camp that my kids and IContinueContinue reading “6/3/19 Fun summer idea- kids cooking camp”
6/1/19 How to raise a low media child
https://ourdailymess.com/2018/10/30/7-ways-to-raise-a-low-media-child/ 1- Out of sight- out of mind! 2- Recognize the need for quiet activities 3-Allow some boredom 4-Phones are for grown ups 5-own less technology 6- set a good example 7- decide on your limits and stick to it!
5/27/19 Lyndsey Day
Monica Burchett opened the meeting in prayer and then pointed us towards a few important releases since our last meeting. A scientist has taken brain scans of children who play Fortnite and compared them with children who do not play Fortnite. The reward center portion of the brain in the children who play Fortnite isContinueContinue reading “5/27/19 Lyndsey Day”
St. Paul's Navigating Technology Together 