I’m a mom of a tween and teen who is always conscious about the amount of screen time my kids are having but rather than place strict limits on all screens, I recognize the difference between passive and productive screen time. Productive screen time includes using digital devices for learning whereas passive screen time merely…
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4 Reasons to Get Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player to Cut the Cord for Good
This post is sponsored by Best Buy Since so much content is available through streaming services, more and more families are looking to cut the cord as a cost saving measure. Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player has been a favorite in the market since 2013 but a recent update has resulted in a device that…
Code Your World Kits to Teach Computer Programming at Home!
This 4-H National Youth Science Day post is sponsored by HughesNet One of the best ways to foster an interest in STEM is to expose kids to a variety of different experiences and I love how 4-H has provided engaging activities to introduce kids to computer science and coding with the support of organizations like…
How Google Be Internet Awesome Teaches Kids It’s Cool to be Kind
This post is sponsored by Be Internet Awesome When my kids were preschoolers, many of our conversations centered around kindness and friendship. We read books about friendship, talked about what it meant to be kind, modeled how to be a good friend to others, and seized teachable moments to turn teary playground playdates into positive…
How to Set Up Parent Approved Content on YouTube Kids in 2 Easy Steps
Since the YouTube Kids app launched over three years ago, the company’s goal has been to provide kids around the world a place to access videos that are enriching, engaging and allowed them to explore their endless interest but one thing has always been missing— the ability for parents to approve favorite content. Today YouTube Kids…
4 Reasons You Need Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Do you have things in your life that you didn’t think you needed but once you got them, can’t imagine living without? That’s how I feel about my noise cancelling earbuds but improvements to technology have me contemplating an upgrade to a pair of wireless noise cancelling headphones. Years ago I got a pair of…
How YouTube Personal Time Watched Profile Helps Families Manage Viewing Time
YouTube can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, there is endless content to watch that sparks creativity and new ideas but on the other, it can be a deep rabbit hole where kids can spend hours without even realizing it as one video quickly leads into another. Last week the company announced…
How Adobe Scan Helps Organize Back to School Paperwork to Eliminate Form Dread
This post is sponsored by Adobe As a new school year begins and kids are settling into their routine, back to school for parents means dealing with endless school forms. What seems to be a constant influx of health forms, emergency contact forms, field trip permission slips, and more, probably has you thinking how does…
Avoid Last Minute Print Emergencies with the Brother INKvestment Tank Printer
This post is sponsored by Brother It’s the time of the year when we’re sending our kids back to school, armed with school supplies for the coming year but have you thought beyond pencils, binders, and composition books? Now is a great time to assess your student’s technology needs for the year because they may…
Onelink Safe & Sound Upgrades Your Safety with Smart Home Technology
This post is sponsored by Onelink Safe & Sound Earlier this year a new law in our state went into effect requiring us to replace smoke alarms when they’re 10 years old to ensure the most effective technology is installed to provide protection to people and property. While it may seem like a pain and…
