by tagbaltimore613 | Feb 12, 2026 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
A growing concern for parents is that AI (artificial intelligence) is now just a phone call away—unfiltered, conversational, and designed to feel lifelike. Unlike the internet, it doesn’t require a browser or a screen; you simply dial a number and talk. This makes AI...
by tagbaltimore613 | Dec 4, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
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...
by tagbaltimore613 | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles of Interest, Did You Know
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...
by tagbaltimore613 | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by tagbaltimore613 | Dec 3, 2025 | Tech Triumphs
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...
