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 | Jun 5, 2020 | mental health, parenting, racism, relationships, school safety
Like many in the United States, I’m taking a time out to understand systemic racism and my role as a white woman. I’m feeling fragile and broken, but that doesn’t give me permission to look away. Silence when I see something broken makes me a part of...
by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | online safety, school safety, screen time
Thousands of parents are dealing with kids home for extended periods, concerned about what to include in a homeschool routine and how detailed the plan should be. Nine years of homeschooling experience means I’m not too concerned about my kids being home for 6...
by admin | Dec 25, 2019 | mental health, online safety, parenting, school safety
Children are in a crisis situation due to the influence of unlimited, unfiltered and unmonitored internet usage. School administrators are pressured by parents to “do more” to keep kids safe online. They want to teach more digital citizenship at school. At...
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | intentional screens, middle school, online safety, parenting, school safety, screen time
Children seem to grow up so fast. Often quicker than they need to. And access to 24/7 technology isn’t helping. Wait until 8th Grade The organization Wait Until 8th has put together a comprehensive list of reasons why parent communities should delay smart...
by admin | Apr 9, 2019 | school safety
I was overwhelmed with tears today when I read that April is the 20th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting. The area now has “one of the most sophisticated systems in the country: installing locks that can be remotely controlled and cameras that track...
