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Everyone Else Has One! Making Decisions About New Apps and Devices
Maybe your child came home from the first day of 6th grade saying that everyone else has a phone, or your fourth grader had a sleep-over and claims that all of the other kids have better gaming systems, or your seventh grader is the last one not posting on Tik… Read more
Super Nanny for Screens: NPR’s LifeKit for Parents
Many families struggle with conflicts over “screentime.” If you’ve ever wished a “Super Nanny for Screens” would come to your home, these podcast episodes could be the next best thing. I recent got invited to meet with a family who was struggling with their kids’ intense devotion to their digital devices for an NPR podcast. Read more
A Positive Approach to Talking about Digital Reputation: Why We Shouldn’t Use College Admissions as a Threat
I’ve witnessed this far too many times: parents and educators trying to keep kids in line with threats about college admissions. For example, some parents might say: “don’t use bad words in the group text, you might not get into college.” Here are a few good reasons not to do… Read more