A little over a year ago, my then 14 year old, son asked if he could have 7 friends over for a BBQ. Of course we said yes and didn’t give it much more thought from there. When the night came, we grilled some burgers and hotdogs and then left the kids alone on the […]
Sometimes I feel like no matter where I go in my house, someone, or everyone, is lock into a screen of some sort. One child is in his room on social media on his iPad. Another is in the family room playing XBOX. My husband is in the office working on his laptop. It can […]
How is it that kids know the exact worst time to ask parents for things like downloading the newest, greatest, and most popular social media app? One of the most common woes I hear from parents is that they allowed their child to download an app that they did not know much about and now […]
When school let out in June, kids’ uniforms were tired looking and too small. Some friendships needed the break that summer provides. My teenagers were tired of the teachers, assignments, and tests. Frankly, I was tired of making lunches! Everyone was ready for summer break. Summer flew by! Here we are at the brink of […]
I know I might sound a little crazy, but I sometimes wonder what would happen if one of my kids got hurt while on a bike or out running. Who would know who they are? How would I be contacted? As much as we, as parents, get frustrated with kids who always seem glued to their […]
It is an understatement to say that Pokemon Go is popular. It is off the charts crazy! My children are regularly exiting the house saying “Going to find some Pokemon. Be back soon.” Additionally, I have received numerous texts and emails asking things like “What is Pokemon Go?” “Is Pokemon Go safe for my kids?” […]
Snapchat just got a little more permanent! If you are wondering if your tween or teen is a snapchatter, chances are the answer is yes. A recent survey from the research firm Piper Jaffray indicates that Snapchat has overtaken the #1 spot for preferred social networking site for teens. One of the reasons for the surge […]
“I don’t know how to use Instagram or Snapchat.” When parents watch, teens take notice. One out of three teens would change their online behavior if they knew a parent was watching. So the question is…Do you know how and what to watch? Are you staying ahead or even just keeping up with your child […]
This is a very well done video that addresses the lack and need for balance with social media. Parents are often looking for progressive ways to connect with their teens on such topics. This video is done in a style that appeals to teens and will give them some different things to consider and talk […]
Today we looked closely at cyberbullying. We talked in detail about the following What the four types of cyberbullying are: Harassing is similar to ‘cyberstalking’. It is bombarding someone with messages online or repeated contact when it is least expected or wanted. Deceiving is using fake names, posing as someone else, or creating a fake […]