Smarter Gifting

Smarter Gifting

Every year, parents tell us the same story: “We bought something we thought was harmless… then we discovered what it could really do.” What looked like a basic music player streamed YouTube. A fun gadget connected to strangers. A toy meant for entertainment started...
Staying One Step Ahead

Staying One Step Ahead

It can be overwhelming to raise children today, with technology changing faster than we can keep up. We don’t always know what to be careful about, and we keep discovering new dangers in the most unexpected places. This includes MP3 players, flip phones, gaming...
Don’t Pick Up

Don’t Pick Up

My sixth-grade teacher made a lasting impression on me in many ways. One of the most shocking things she taught me was that just because someone calls on the phone doesn’t mean you have to pick it up. I remember marveling at that concept. The sound of the phone...
Quality Time

Quality Time

As a woman blessed with many great-grandchildren, grandchildren, and children, I feel lucky to spend personal time with each family. Something that has occurred to me over these past few years is that the families who have less screen time in their homes have more...
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