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Embracing the “Let Them” Theory: A Powerful Approach for Parents
As a devoted reader, I get genuinely excited when I discover a book that can truly benefit parents. Recently, I came across “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]