I don’t know about you, but the past weeks with the worldwide pandemic have been tough. I mean crazy tough! Extra stress and extra anxiety doesn’t even begin to describe it!! My mind has been going in so many crazy … Continue reading →
I’m still struggling with the fact that they’ve stopped teaching cursive writing in most schools. Print? Yes. Script? Not anymore. No longer are children learning how to link the letters of each word in a continuous flow. But it’s not … Continue reading →
In Part I of this post on September 7, we talked about some of the dangers you and your children need to be aware of before you give them a cell phone. These include a lack of privacy and dangers … Continue reading →
Mo-om! I need a smart phone! I’m the only kid in class who doesn’t have one. Besides, what if there’s an emergency? You want me to be safe, don’t you? You do want your children to be safe. But it’s … Continue reading →
In Part 1 (August 3, 2015) of this article, I listed dangerous online trends parents and children need to be aware of. These trends include: Challenges such as the Fire challenge, Planking, and Surfing. Chat sites such as Ask.fm, Chatroulette, … Continue reading →
These days, the information superhighway resembles a virtual Wild West more than it does a highway. And the local sheriff is usually several steps behind the bad guys. Often the targets—our kids—don’t think they need protecting. McAfee’s 2014 Teens and … Continue reading →