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Great Quotes: Jean Twenge – iGen
This is a significant statement, but it lacks context from the book; however, I often agree with it. This could be caused by the changes in parenting styles (from protecting to preparing), altered childhoods due to screen use, a lack of unstructured play, and many...
BONUS: Practical Parenting In Our Anxious Screen-Centric Culture / Jeff Brodie & Brett Ullman
I had the chance to do a podcast with Jeff Brodie from Connexus Church. Here is the video above. If it does not open please click here. "Let’s get practical about parenting. Brett shares about major cultural shifts shaping our kids and how to parent intentionally in...
Jonathan Haidt: Smartphones vs. Smart Kids
Fascinating video from Jonathan Haidt. There is tons of research in the talk. This research is also from his new book (see image below)Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessAuthor: Jonathan...
Carey Nieuwhof: Why Every Good Leader Should Escape the Algorithm (Before You Can’t…or Won’t)
This is a really great article on algorithms. Well worth the read for leaders, parents, and students. Carey goes through 4 ways algorithms are affecting us and 3 ways we can look at making changes. If you do not follow Carey on social media and his blog I would highly...
Real Solutions for Parents + Anyone Wrestling w/ Their Phones (Brett Ullman)
I had the chance recently to be on a Podcast with Chris Quiring talking about phones and technology. Have you ever felt like you have an unhealthy relationship with your phone? I know... silly question. Are you struggling to figuring out how to parent your kids...
It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens
Really interesting video on the social life of our teenagers. "You find ways to slowly give your children freedom over an extended period of time." What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media...
Social media companies face legal scrutiny over deteriorating mental health among teens
This PBS 10 min news article is worth your time as a parent or a student. There has to be a middle ground where we are getting the best out of our technology use and not the bad consequences. We need to help equip and empower our kids in the area of social media. Tim...
December – Back up Reminder
I have a yearly reminder in my calendar to check over how I back up all of my data, photos, etc. Thought this year I would post the reminder. I have heard of a few people this week whose computer died and they lost everything. All their work and all their family...
Terms of Service: The Real cost of Social Media – Chris Martin
Terms of Service is one of my favourite books on the topic of social media and technology. Here is a great quote Book: Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social MediaAuthor: Chris MartinAmazon: https://amzn.to/3FiuVlZ Amazon Description: Do we use social media, or are...
Toddlers don’t need firm screen time limits, new Canadian guidance says
Really interesting article for the new guidelines dealing with screens and children and toddlers. The Canadian Paediatric Society has ditched setting firm time limits for screen use among toddlers and preschoolers, encouraging instead that parents prioritize...
