Well, we have been notified that the quarantined will be extended until mid-May. I know for me I could use a few new ways to communicate with my friends and family. Here are a few mobile apps, in no...
Swatting :: It Can Happen To You Or Your Kids {An Online Danger Parents Need to Know About}
“I Got Swatted”
I was putting my kids to bed one night a few weeks ago when I received a text from a...
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Five Reasons To Try Bottlesodes TV This Summer
I was recently lamenting the fact that our parenting generation has so much to worry about in terms of digital technology and social media....
The Big Kid Sleepover
My son recently turned 11. Birthday parties aren't as cool as they used to be, though video games are very "in." Sleepovers are the best thing ever, but how many boys can I have sleep at...
This was written in 2019 but is still very relevant to parents in 2023!
Just a few months ago, my 11-year-old daughter asked if she could create a Tik Tok account for her cell phone (The only capabilities she has are...
Dear Mommy,
I see you…on your phone...with littles in tow. Society sees you too. “Put your phone away!” they tell you -- the mantra of Gen X parents, right? Judgey McJudgerson is rolling her eyes at you because your eyes...
Setting Limits :: Making Sense of the new Screen Time feature in iOS 15.6.1+
Like many children these days, my four have devices they can use to play games and watch movies. Managing the time spent in front of these...
“OMG, I saw this Tik Tok where this person…”
That is the beginning of many conversations lately. Last year around this time I was saying "I will never get on Tik Tok. That's for the young folks to do all...
Just a couple of years ago, I met a lady at a party. I don’t really remember how we fell into conversation, but we did, and very easily. She was quirky and interesting, a software engineer by trade and...
School is underway, and that means it’s time for your phone to be a buzz with the mommy group chats again. We are fortunate to live in a time where instant access to all things school-related is at our...
I Took a Break from Social Media :: Here's What I Learned
I just made my return to social media after a period of Lenten abstinence.
As the minutes ticked by in the evening hours of Mardi Gras Day, I made...