Tag Archives: Elementary ages
8/7/19 A new school year is coming…do you have a plan for technology during the school year?
Now is the time to start thinking: Did you like the way technology was used in your home last year? Did your children have a good balance of technology in their life? Do you want to make any changes in how it’s used in your home? Here is one family’s rules for tech in theirContinueContinue reading “8/7/19 A new school year is coming…do you have a plan for technology during the school year?”
7/22/19 You CAN identify the problem and make the change!
“Half of mental health problems develop by adolescence,” professors Jean Twenge and Keith Campbell said. “There is a need to identify factors linked to mental health issues that are [able to be changed] in this population, as most are difficult or impossible to influence. How children and adolescents spend their leisure time is [easier] toContinueContinue reading “7/22/19 You CAN identify the problem and make the change!”
7/18/19 Do Violent Video games affect our kids?
7/8/19 Easy Isn’t Always Best
A great article from BetterScreenTime.com https://betterscreentime.com/easy-isnt-always-best-take-back-the-family-road-trip/
7/2/19 Pornhub is on snapchat- read this article and watch the video
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
St. Paul's Navigating Technology Together 