For many of us, 2020 is probably not on your Top Ten List of things you are grateful for right now.  But what if it was?  What if there was gold waiting to be discovered just below the surface of pandemic hardships, the contentious election year, the social unrest and the losses we have faced this year? We are 24 days away from Thanksgiving Day and we want to suggest that practicing gratitude can finish [...]

Parenting in the Digital Age can be challenging to navigate.  In the first two parts of this series, our intention was to give you an overall understanding of the issues that come with technology and help you form a clear perspective to manage it thoughtfully in your home.  This week we offer 3 areas, with specific tools and resources, to consider when implementing  technology strategies and plans in your home. Communication is critical and must [...]

In Part 1 of this series last week, we highlighted three areas that Moms and Dads should understand as they begin to formulate a strategy to parent in the Digital Age. Health Effects – Brain Development, Melatonin & Dopamine Safety Issues – Cyber Bullying, Identify Theft, Online Predators Behavior Complications – Moods, Empathy & Relationships The research and information in these areas provides you with knowledge you need to form a healthy perspective without fearing [...]

Do you have a 4 year old that uses a tablet or 13 year old that is glued to their phone or video games? If so, you have a Screenager!  In fact, a Screenager is any toddler, child, teen or adult that actively uses digital media or technology.  Yep, we're all Screenagers! Over the next couple of weeks, our goal is to equip and encourage you with information that will help you to better understand [...]

Do you have a 4 year old that uses a tablet or 13 year old that is glued to their phone? If so, you have a Screenager!  A Screenager is any toddler, child or teen that actively uses digital media or technology.  And while there are many wonderful aspects of our Digital Age, there are also many challenges that come with it! Over the next three weeks, our goal is to equip and encourage you [...]

Do you have a 4 year old that uses a tablet or 13 year old that is glued to their phone? If so, you have a Screenager!  A Screenager is any toddler, child or teen that actively uses digital media or technology.  And while there are many wonderful aspects of our Digital Age, there are also many challenges that come with it! Over the next three weeks, our goal is to equip and encourage you [...]

According to research, we are considered the last “low-tech” generation and, generally speaking, our kids have (or will have) more knowledge than we do about technology and how to use it.  This brings up a lot of questions. We need to ask ourselves, who or what is the authority in our kids’ lives, or our own lives for that matter?  Who is in control? What kind of example am I to my family and friends [...]