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Online Course for Kids to Learn Technology
If your kids are anything like mine, they spend a LOT of time playing video games on their computers and phones. They are constantly obsessed with a new app or game or even the old favorite Minecraft. I love the creativity Minecraft promotes but I thought it was time to take the kids' interest in technology to…
Mother-Daughter Bonding Through Online Gaming?
Driving to piano practice with my 6th grade daughter is one of my favorite events all week. Not quite face-to-face; yet trapped in the car together for 15 WHOLE minutes! I get a quick peek into her world. Who is she hanging with lately? Whats new in school, why is math getting harder?
Teach Your Children to be Safe Online: Here’s Why
Its Saturday night and my cell phone starts ringing. I dont answer because we are eating dinner. My home phone rings, then the text sound goes off on my cell phone. I run to get it as someone is trying to reach me, maybe its an emergency.
Things to Do Online for Kids
While the Internet can be an educational tool and a source of entertainment for children, too much Internet use may be problematic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. It recommends that parents limit their children’s computer use to no more than one or two hours per day. In addition to overuse, accessing inappropriate content online can also pose a problem, so monitoring your child’s activities online is important. Fortunately, there are many Internet sites that provide age-appropriate activities for children to do online.
Online Safety for Children
The Internet offers children the opportunity to learn new things and to connect with people all over the world. Unfortunately, it also opens them up to potential dangers. Keeping your kids safe online should include a healthy blend of restrictions, discussions and trust. When you have that, you minimize the risks while allowing your kids maximum freedom.