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It’s so easy to develop an addiction. Especially one that’s as common as being dependent on technology. Many parents wonder as they watch their children use tablets, phones, and tvs every single day, if this really is an addiction. Luckily, “Today’s Parent” has created a video listing 9 common signs of screen addiction. You canContinue reading “Is Your Child Addicted to the Screen?”

Check out this New York Times article about China dealing with the digital divide so you can follow along in my blog.  About the Digital Divide The Digital Divide refers to the gap between people who have access to internet/technology and people who don’t. Though it may seem like everyone has access to the internetContinue reading “The Virus and the Divide”

As the Corona Virus, other wise know as COVID-19, continues to shut down the world, people everywhere try to restore normalcy and continue with every day life. Amongst the numerous amount of people who are impacted by the crisis, children, in particular are facing extreme challenges. The article below is meant to advise parents asContinue reading “COVID-19, Kids, and Tech”

If you’re a parent or anyone who spends a decent amount of time around children then the chances are you know how hilarious they can be when it comes to using technology. From their first swipe on your tablet to having their very own cell phone, it is no doubt that their little faces areContinue reading “Fun Tech and Funny Kids”

Pros and cons can be found throughout any particular generation. The Baby Boomers, Generation X, and the Millennials all faced their fair share of unique challenges. However, Generation Z, or as the video likes to call them, Generation ”iPad”, is experiencing perhaps the most challenging innovation of all: childhood development and the smart device. LinkedContinue reading “Generation iPad: Good or Bad?”

Keeping their children safe on social media is the primary concern for most parents when discussing the internet. And they have every right to be worried, the internet can be quite terrifying. The following article lists 6 helpful tips for parents to keep their child safe.  https://mashable.com/2014/09/21/social-media-safety-kids/ Safety Is Important In today’s time, the internetContinue reading “Keeping Kids Safe on Social Media”

As most people know technology is always changing. It’s very easy to get caught up in the new factor, and we often forget to appreciate how far we’ve come. The video below highlights some of the most drastic differences between past and present technology. From the Computer Room to the Commute When I was growingContinue reading “The Evolution of Technology”

https://digiparenthood.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/10-benefits-of-exposing-young-children-to-modern-technology/ Sometimes it seems like everyone is always lecturing about the downside of technology. These phrases are all too common: “It keeps you from sleeping”, “technology is taking over”, “it cause ADHD in children”, or the most absurd statement, “it causes cancer”. While I don’t quite believe that technology causes cancer, I have been guiltyContinue reading “The Screens Aren’t Always Bad”

Every adult, teen, and even most toddlers are constantly interacting with iPads. And if an iPad isn’t the exact device you’re using, it’s safe to assume that you’re viewing this on some sort of similar smart device. While using these devices may seem like a fairly new experience for most people, meaning we remember aContinue reading “The iPad and The Kids”

The effects that technology has on people in general is sometimes more of a concern than focusing only on the technological impacts of children. However, the reasoning behind my choice stems from the fact that children are often at a much higher risk when it comes to the negative impacts. This generation of children areContinue reading “Is Technology Bad for Kids?”