Books for Election Time
Kids can learn some lesser known facts about well-known politicians and presidents in these biographies
Kids + Media
Family Communication in a Digital Age
Are emojis and acronyms replacing hugs and phone calls?
Tips for Connected Caregivers
Consider these tips when talking to your caregiver about how and when it's OK to use a smartphone.
Keeping Family Smartphones Secure
Minimize some of the heartbreak involved with losing a cell phone by teaching these good habits as soon as kids get their first phone.
7 Sure-Fire Summer Strategies To Fend Off a Screen Funk
Don't slip into bad screen habits this summer! Make a plan to help your kids discover the joy of a real childhood.
What A Screen-Free Week Can Mean for Family Life
Small changes could be the start of something big
“SCREENAGERS” Taps Into Family Life in the Digital Age
See the documentary "SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age" May 7 at Hope Community Church.
7 Tips For Going Screen-Free For A Week
Easy ways to survive National Screen-Free Week, May 2-8.
5 Reasons Your Child Would Benefit From A Screen-Free Week
Take a week off to reset by participating in National Screen-Free Week, May 2-8.
New Guidelines for Tots and Technology
The AAP revises guidelines on screentime babies and toddlers, acknowledging that screens are everywhere.
What Are You Teaching Your Kids When You're Glued To Your Phone?
62% of kids say that their parents don't pay attention to them because they are too busy on their cell phone. What do your kids think about you?
Should I Use Screen Time to Motivate My Child?
Screens may help motivate, but sends the wrong message to kids.
Encouraging Healthy Media Use for Kids
Encouraging a lifetime of healthy media use is more complex than ever before.
Is My Child Addicted to His Video Game?
How to know if it's just casual or too much.
Good-Bye Screen Addiction, Welcome Back Family Time
Five ways to set boundaries around screen use in the new year.
11 Apps to Help Families Feel Calm and Relieve Stress
Check out these apps to help parents and kids feel better and release from the pressures of life.
8 Apps Your Kids Use and You Need to Know About
Many kids go out every night but they never leave the house. Where are they going? Here are a few of the places they hang out.
The 7 reasons why teen social media depression is real. Plus 5 helpful tips to restore balance.
Plus, five helpful tips to restore balance.
A Look at Teens’ Relationships With Their Cell Phones
The dangers and emotional consequences teens pay for "likes" and so called friends.
Electronic Etiquette Do's and Don'ts
Do you know the proper etiquette for texting, emailing, and social media posts? Check out these quick electronic etiquette tips!
Should Toys Talk to Kids?
Do new talking toys offer educational potential for children or do they limit a child's imagination? Here are some questions worth asking before you shop.
10 Family-Friendly Bookstores in the Charlotte Area
Fall in love with these family-friendly Charlotte-area bookstores.
7 Ways to be Cautious When Sharing Photos Online
Tips for balancing the benefits and risks of photo-sharing on social networks.
How to Lead a Low-Tech Life in the Digital Age
How technology leaders such as Steve Jobs have equipped their own children in the digital age.
