Depression and suicide rates are climbing. Many have been wondering why kids are becoming so depressed, and a lot of blame gets placed on technology. While technology is a big factor and is typically the platform for many of these…
When you first set up a parental control app like Boomerang, it is hard to know which apps should qualify for “Always Allowed” status, and which apps should be limited. It’s even more difficult to determine if you should always…
Believe it or not, school is going to be starting up again soon! The stores are already stocked with back to school gear, and fall schedules are getting all set. Some parents are sad that summer is coming to an…
I have to be honest for a minute here, Marco Polo is probably the most used app on my phone currently. I absolutely love using Marco Polo to communicate with friends, family and more. So, this might be a slightly…
I’m not sure if your kids are playing this little game called Fortnite, probably not, right? It’s not very popular. Except for the fact that it’s extremely popular and kids are spending hours playing it. I had a Mom ask…
My Mom used to always say, “Nothing good happens after midnight.” As a teenager, I would roll my eyes to the back of my head, as teenagers do. Now that I’M the Mom, I can see the value in the…
We know that in some circumstances screen time can be good, it can also be extremely bad. As your child looks down at their screen, it can become difficult to decipher when they need a break from technology. However, there…
Summer is a great time to get outside and explore nature. Kids these days are content staying at home being glued to their screens. Often adults are lamenting the fact that kids just don’t play outside anymore. There are a…
Screen time gets a bad reputation most of the time. Usually, that reputation is well deserved as many battle addiction to screens and the other dangers that lurk within them. However, there is such a thing as good screen time, and it’s…
Live streaming really hit the social media landscape around earlier this decade when Periscope and Snapchat exploded in popularity. Since the entire thing is recorded and watched live, it is extremely difficult to filter content. This poses a unique challenge…
End of content
End of content