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AI Technology Is Capturing Your Child’s Attention…And It’s Personal
“All you have to do to understand the future of AI is to understand the incentives.” I recently listened to a podcast where Oprah Winfrey interviewed a representative from the […]
Is Social Media Really Addictive…Or Are We Asking the Wrong Question?
I asked a similar question in 2023, which turned into my very first blog post. It was short, inquisitive, and left me with more questions than answers. Fast forward to […]
Why Are We Giving Smartphones to Our Babies?
I forget how little they are. Elementary school-age kids. You would think I would remember, given how frequently I speak to elementary school students. And it is not always their […]
The Biggest Challenge Parents Will Face Isn’t Screen Time… It’s Influence
For years, many professionals have been telling parents that screen time is the problem. How many hours? What apps? Which games? What age is too young? While those questions matter, […]
Words Matter What Our Kids Are Learning
I work with families and kids every single day. I hear their stories…the heartbreak, the confusion, and the quiet moments when they say, “I just don’t know why people are […]
Punitive vs. Restorative Language: How the Words We Use Shape Our Kids
Last week, after I finished speaking at a conference, a sweet teacher came up to me and asked, “Is it okay to tell my students that I’m disappointed in them?” […]
The Power of NO Why Fear Doesn’t Keep Kids Safe Online
If you’re a parent over 35, you probably remember Driver’s Ed the way I do. They’d roll out the TV cart, pop in a VHS tape, and show us an […]
Hidden Online Spots Kids Use to Find Inappropriate Content
Kids are persistent. If they set their minds to access something, they’ll likely find a way. Their efforts to find content they shouldn’t see online are no exception. Research shows […]
Lost in the Digital Fog: How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Remember
You know that feeling, right? The one where you hear someone say, “I remember when…” and suddenly you’re transported back to your childhood or your own parents’ stories. Those moments […]
What AI Will NOT Take From Your Kids
It’s everywhere you look, popping up again and again. Kind of like that pesky sibling you wish would disappear, but who just keeps coming back. It is here to stay. To […]