We’ve all done it at least once – searched Google for answers to our most pressing parenting questions. In the age of information, we can find answers to anything we want (and even things we don’t want). I’ve read numerous blogs warning against putting too much stock in things found on the Internet (oh, the irony). It’s true that if you take everything you read to heart, you … [Read more...] about Parenting: Do It Better With Dr. Google
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The New Technology Police
Funny, I thought parents and teachers were supposed to keep an eye on our kids. Yet there is a technology company whose mission is to sell schools daily monitoring reports of students' social media chats. For a fee, the company, Geo Listening, tracks students’ social media posts. Schools then receive daily reports sorted into the following categories: cyber bullying, … [Read more...] about The New Technology Police
Mom’s Internet Safety Cheatsheet
For many of us, using the Internet can seem like walking through New York City without a map. Everything is new and interesting, but also a little bit intimidating, especially when you don't know how to navigate. Even more scary are all the horror stories in the media about the dangers that the children face online. If your kids use the Internet - whether for schoolwork, to … [Read more...] about Mom’s Internet Safety Cheatsheet
Birthday Games for Tweens
Planning activities for a tween's birthday party should include putting a new twist on traditional children's games and introducing more mature games for the tweens to feel slightly more grown-up. Have a variety of games planned in case any of them fail to entertain your child's guests. If one game fails, you can quickly move on to the next.Traditional GamesTraditional birthday … [Read more...] about Birthday Games for Tweens