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Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 15 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling. Kristi travels nationally and has spoken with thousands of children, parents, professionals and organizations about the benefits and threats associated with social media. You may reach Kristi through her website at www.knbcommunications.com.
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Top 5 Tech Rules for Kids in the New Year

As we enter a new year, tech will continue to shape how our children interact with the world. With new devices and social media platforms emerging daily, and if your […]

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Safe Tech and Social Media Gift Ideas for Kids Ages 6-16 This Christmas

As Christmas approaches, you may face the challenge of choosing fun but also safe and beneficial gifts for your children. In a world increasingly influenced by technology, plenty of options […]

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Understanding How Online Data Shapes Our Children’s Worldview

I saw this statement while doing some research this week, and it has really stuck with me. We have access to so much data now regarding our teens…even us as […]

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The Importance of Micro-Moments in Your Child’s Life

Many years ago, I learned about micronutrients and macronutrients. The key difference lies in the amount required by the body. Macronutrients are needed in large quantities for energy and structure, […]

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Ensuring a Successful School Year

For most of us, we already have a few weeks of school behind us.  As the new school year begins, parents face the dual challenge of ensuring their children excel […]

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The Helicopter Parent GenerationGetting Kids Off Screens and Outside

The summer of 1983 looked a bit like this for my brother and me. Wake up at 7.  Eat breakfast. Do our household chores. And then we were promptly kicked […]

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Influencer Does Not Equal Expert

An influencer does not equal an expert.  Remember the good old days when you had a question or concern; you would turn to someone who was an expert in the […]

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Unplugged and Liberated Re-Entry is Hard!

 I took 30 days off of social media.  Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, I decided to take what felt like a bold step and disconnect.  In the spirit of full transparency […]

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Telling the Algorithm to Kiss Off

I was watching my son scroll his social media the other day and he was “liking” almost everything he saw. Sharing. Saving. Sometimes commenting. At that point, I realized how […]

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AI and the Loss of Truth

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. From assisting with everyday […]

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