I often feel like this day and age we are living in is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level with so many screens available and all able to show you almost anything you want to see, … [Read more...] about Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time? Try A Blackout
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Acer Aspire 3 Laptop Review: Perfect For Students
My children have been back at school for a few months now. One is in high school and the other is middle school and they both need a computer to do their school work. A laptop is particularly useful for students because they can bring it to class to take notes, carry it outside to the porch to word process in nature, or easily bring it to another room to get help with what … [Read more...] about Acer Aspire 3 Laptop Review: Perfect For Students
How To Take A Break From Social Media In Order To Ease Anxiety
Parenting, in fact, living has been changing and evolving so much in the last twenty years. I sometimes feel like we are all involved in some grand experiment about how computers and smartphones will affect society. I can remember before there were cell phones and yet I still use my smart phone a billion times a day and can't imagine being without it. And social media is the … [Read more...] about How To Take A Break From Social Media In Order To Ease Anxiety
Introducing Poki – A Playground Of Free Online Games
While it’s true that we should be limiting the amount of time our kids spend looking at screens, they are still going to want to play at least some online games. There are so many online platforms that offer this service, so choosing one that’s right for you and your kids is pretty tough. I’ve recently discovered a whole playground of free online games to share with … [Read more...] about Introducing Poki – A Playground Of Free Online Games
Outdoor Movie Theater System Review
Summer is here and we are ready to enjoy lots of family fun. My husband has always wanted an outdoor movie theater system. He LOVES movies and watching them on a big screen is just a whole different experience. Plus, watching movies outdoors under the stars, well that is just fun! This post is brought to you by TotalHomeDecor.com and I will be reviewing their Total HomeFX … [Read more...] about Outdoor Movie Theater System Review
How To Limit Screen Time For Kids (Without The Whining)
In this ever increasing digital age, parents have a tough job navigating it all for the first time. I am often thankful that I didn't grow up in the age of cell phones and tablets. Our kids have so much information available at their fingertips and in a way that is a huge blessing but it is also a huge challenge. As parents we have to make them pull their eyes off the screen … [Read more...] about How To Limit Screen Time For Kids (Without The Whining)
How to Talk to Kids about Pornography: 3 Painless Steps
If you are thinking, "What? Talk to my kids about porn, no way!" Then you are like me and this article is meant for you. That is not an easy conversation to have with your child. However, I recently heard about Kristen Jenson and she is the author of the best-selling book series, Good Pictures Bad Pictures (affiliate link below). She makes the point that kids need knowledge … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids about Pornography: 3 Painless Steps