by admin | May 16, 2021 | online safety, parenting, school safety, screen time
Do you know what your child’s school is doing to keep them safe online? This is an important topic, one most parents don’t even ask, because they assume they know. It’s not until something bad happens online and parents start to find out all the ways...
by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | online safety
Guest Lisa Honold provides guidelines to help us decide if a game or app is safe for your child in this podcast “Homeschooling with Technology” with Meryl van der Merwe. Her system for choosing appropriate apps and games is called “The Five Steps to YES” and you’ll...
by admin | Dec 15, 2020 | intentional screens, parenting, relationships, social media
You’ve done a great job of teaching kids that consent is critical for sexual activity. But what about consent before you post your child’s picture on social media? Are you checking in with them and getting their consent before you post their photo online?...
by admin | Aug 19, 2020 | online safety, parenting, school safety, screen time
“How do I know my child is doing homework online vs playing Minecraft or scrolling TikTok?” The #1 question I get asked as the school year approaches is about keeping kids focused during online school. There are three things parents should set up today to...
by admin | Aug 12, 2020 | gaming, healthy habits, online safety, parenting, screen time, social media
Parents, have you ever wished you could take away a game or app you’ve said “yes” to? Maybe it’s a first person shooter game or social media account your child begged for, that’s driving you crazy now… For me, it’s Fortnite. I...
by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | middle school, online safety, parenting, screen time
“I CAN’T work at home AND school my children who are now home! How am I supposed to DO all of this?” That’s the #1 issue I’m working with clients on these days. It’s too much. Online schooling is expected to continue for much of the...
by admin | Jul 22, 2020 | online safety
Social media is not going anywhere. While the popular platform will likely change and what exactly kids do on there may change, it’s here to stay. And it’s the parents’ job to guide their kids toward being a good digital citizen. There are endless...
by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | online safety, parenting, screen time, social media
Screens and kids go hand in hand these days… but it doesn’t have to get out of hand! As online school continues for many and screen time starts to feel out of control, this podcast will help parents set rules that make sense for their family. Recently I...
by admin | Jul 8, 2020 | online safety, screen time
Parent coach Rachel Bailey and I recently talked about how parents can recognize their kids have access to too much screen time, then start decreasing the amount of time kids are online. In her podcast “Your Parenting Long Game”, we discuss: the parents’...
