As adults, we love YouTube for the multitude of varied content but as parents, we’ve been concerned about our kids’ safety. We’ve trusted the YouTube Kids app to keep them safe for years. But if your tween or teen is growing up and out the kids app, YouTube supervised experiences is a new option that…
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Explore Camps Virtually with Family Summer Fun Virtual Expo (w free tickets)
For a second summer in a row, the pandemic is making it difficult for parents to plan for summer. Vacations, camp experiences, and other hallmarks of summer fun might be in limbo until we know what our kids can do safely. If you’re looking for options and want to start thinking about what socially distant…
Why Lighthouse Parents Are the Best Parents
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication Tiger moms, lawnmower dads, and helicopter parents. Many phrases describe the types of parents in the world. I’ve never felt that any of them describe me until hearing about lighthouse parents. What is a lighthouse parent? It’s the best parenting style! I’m the…
How We Can Teach Teens to Be Safe Winter Drivers
As I’m sitting here writing this post, sleet is hitting my window and instantly sticking to the sidewalks and roads. The below freezing temperatures and slippery conditions are not ideal driving conditions but serve as a teachable moment to teach teens to be safe winter drivers. Teens love the independence of driving but it can…
How to Send a Last Minute Valentine Gift Instantly with Punchbowl
I used to be so organized and then the pandemic hit. These days I feel like I’m winning at life if I remember to pick up a card during my occasional shopping trips AND put it in the mail to arrive sort ofon time. I love being thoughtful but since I’m so forgetful these days,…
6 Ways Families Can Work Together to Be Internet Awesome on Safer Internet Day
This Safer Internet Day post is sponsored by Google It’s the first email I see in the morning as I open my inbox. It’s from an individual whose tone tends to range from passive aggressive to hostile. I take a deep breath and click to open it, not knowing if it will elicit an eyeroll…
How Small Business Owners Can Support Employees During a Pandemic
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Premera Blue Cross. In 2008 when I started TechSavvyMama.com, I sought out to share my knowledge and expertise about technology and education for fellow parents. I knew how to write and had experience building websites but there were many other things I’ve had to learn as…
Tips and Scripts for Managing Screen Time When School Is Online
We’ve just rounded the corner on the 10 month mark of our county schools being closed. With health metrics not being anywhere close to schools being able to reopen in our area and the first semester coming to a close quickly, parents everywhere are feeling fed up with online school, Managing screen time when school…
6 Tips for Talking to Kids About the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Yesterday afternoon I sat on my couch watching the footage of the United States Capitol being overtaken by insurrectionists with my two teens. Along with the range of emotions, there were many questions. Today as we attempt unpack all that happened, your kids might want to talk about the events and what this means for…
7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year
A new year always feels like a fresh start and this year is no different. While some things will remain the same, it’s nice to feel hopeful about what may be in 2021. 7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year As you open a blank calendar for 2021, create a vision board, and cherish your…
