Whether you have a teenage bookworm at home or a casual reader, finding the right book is key to keeping them engaged and happy. My teenage daughter is a reluctant reader. However, once she finds a book or series she loves, she completely dives into it. With this in mind, I’ve compiled this list of […]
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Light and Sweet is how I take my coffee when I’m looking for a delightful treat. I hope these posts serve up a cup of fun, enjoyment, and sweetness to warm you to the core.
Alexa and Siri: Teach Your Kids to Use This Powerful Tech
Artificial intelligence technology like Chat GPT and Google’s Gemini exploded into the public realm in recent months. While this technology triggered the use of AI in thousands of other applications, a version already interacted with your children. Conversational AI tools like Google, Alexa and Siri have been used to talk to your children and learn […]
Important Facts Parents Need To Learn About AI
Artificial intelligence is the most significant innovation since the internet itself. Our children, who have grown up with personal devices in the palms of their hands, will interact with AI as it evolves throughout their lives. They are interacting with AI today in ways you might not even realize. Parents must learn about AI to guide […]
The Most Unsafe Social Media Apps for Kids
In this rapidly advancing digital age, a new app pops up daily. As teenage and kid culture has always operated at warp speed, our children are often the first to try out these new apps. The new and cool apps are constantly changing and getting more adventurous to lure in kids with the excitement of […]
What Is The Safest Phone For Tweens?
Tweens are that magical age between 9-12, where they are older than a “big kid” and not quite a teenager. Tweens are generally focused on acting like their older teenage counterparts but still need more parental support and guidance. If you have a tween at home, the chances are high that they have asked for […]
Facebook for Kids: Important Tips Parents Need To Know
Is Facebook Safe for Kids? The prevalence of social media in our culture today can largely be attributed to the creation and success of Facebook. While it wasn’t the first, having been superseded by MySpace, Facebook’s popularity grew to never-before-seen numbers. It now has a total population of three billion users today. With its high […]
Should You Purchase A Phone Without Internet for Your Kid?
One of the parents’ biggest decisions today is when to give their child a smartphone. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until age 13 to provide a child with a phone. Meanwhile, a Stanford Medicine Study found that by age 12.6, 75% of children had a smartphone. While many children younger than this have […]
10 Vital Social Media Lessons for a Girl Who Is Always on Her Phone
Like it or not, social media is a massive part of our culture, and it’s here to stay. While social media gets a bad rap for projecting a false version of reality and the intentional use of addiction-causing practices, there are some benefits social media provides. One of the best features of social media is […]
How to Protect Your Kids from Sextortion Scams
There is an alarming trend in online scams that parents must be prepared for. It’s called Sextortion, and your children could be at risk. As the name implies, the scam is done by coercing unsuspecting victims into sending illicit pictures and videos and then extorting money from them with the threat of exposure. This article […]
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Group Chats
Messaging has become the most commonly used form of communication in society today. Things that once required a phone call and a conversation are now quick buzzes in our hands with brief snippets of information. Whether through text, iMessage, or a messaging app, the convenience is multiplied when a group chat is created. Now, messaging […]