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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...

Mental Health: Control the Controllables – Social Media
When you struggle with mental health, you often feel out of control. You need to look at the things that are in your control. We often say Control the Controllables. Can you decrease your smartphone use by 1 hour a day? A study which is linked below shows that after 4...

media: navigating everything – Take Home links and resources
This is a shared google doc which contains the links, resources, and tips section from my talk media: navigating everything. Please message me if you know of a great resource you think should be on this list....

Digital for Good: Richard Culatta
Digital citizenship. Such a good thought. We spend too much time on fear and so little time on all the other aspects of teaching our kids how to be good digital citizens. Book: Digital for GoodAuthor: Richard CulattaAmazon: https://amzn.to/3suOtN8

Alyson Shafer: Kid and tech / social media with Amber Mac
Parents, this is one of those must listen to podcasts. In all my research so far for a new media talk, this contains so much of what I want to talk about. Please check it out. Click here for the podcast. I would encourage you to follow Alyson and all her social media...