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9/23/19 You Can’t Hit Unsend

This is an EXCELLENT podcast to share with your teens- one teen’s story about losing Harvard over memes shared online. https://www.npr.org/2019/09/06/758281834/you-cant-hit-unsend-how-a-social-media-scandal-unfolded-at-harvard

9/11/19 Today’s Mama Podcast- a great listen!

Today’s Mama did a 3 part series on Tech Reset- I have listened to them and there are some GREAT tips here! https://todaysmama.com/podcast/ep7-tech-reset-screentime-series-part-1 https://todaysmama.com/podcast/ep8-tech-reset-screentime-series-part-2 https://todaysmama.com/podcast/ep9-tech-reset-screentime-series-part-3

9/4/19 Parental Controls- if your child has access to the internet, you should be using one (or more) of these

What are Parental Controls? Parental controls are NOT a replacement for parenting.Parental controls are NOT “set it and forget it.”Parental controls ARE a great way to minimize accidental exposures to inappropriate online content.Parental controls SHOULD BE set stronger for young kids and tapered as a child matures.The right parental control solution is going to be different for different families. We believe that theContinueContinue reading “9/4/19 Parental Controls- if your child has access to the internet, you should be using one (or more) of these”

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?”

7/8/19 Easy Isn’t Always Best

A great article from BetterScreenTime.com https://betterscreentime.com/easy-isnt-always-best-take-back-the-family-road-trip/

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!

5/20/19 We aren’t alone- Mama bears making a difference!

These women are not only inspiring, but this is a great resource to go to when you’re looking for options, advice or support! https://www.protectyoungminds.org/2019/05/07/can-mama-bears-make-a-difference-10-fierce-women-who-defend-kids-online/

5/1/19 Connect movie

A great movie for your tweens and teens to watch with you. It’s currently available on Netflix! https://www.connectmovie.com

3/26/19 Excellent resource- BetterScreenTime.com

Check out this great resource! https://betterscreentime.com Parents Tyler and Andrea Davis have created this site and many resources and articles to help other parents! Check out their site for some great tools. Andrea recently heard Dr. Dimitri Christakis, a pediatrician and a researcher on how early experiences affect the brain. Here are her favorite takeawaysContinueContinue reading “3/26/19 Excellent resource- BetterScreenTime.com”