Yesterday, I noticed a sweet older lady sitting alone at the adjacent table. She ordered her food and I invited her to join my family and me at our table. To my delight, she obliged. Over a meal and a glass of wine, we shared a wonderful conversation. Turns out, she recently left her career…
Parental Control Now Available On Apple Devices
Over the past few years, numerous articles and books have been written regarding the need for more parental control thereby providing for overall digital wellness. Apple’s Screen Time will let parents remotely manage their kid’s usage from their own devices. You are able to see how much time your kids are spending on their devices…
How Social Media and Screens Changed the Way We Parent
A new decade dawned and life seemed almost perfect. It was the year 2000 and my husband, Jon, and I were enjoying life in our dream home. I was in my fifth year of homeschooling our daughters while my husband was happily employed. Together, Jon and I enjoyed mentoring and teaching couples how to be…
An Inside Look at My Family’s Technology Guidelines
We all desire peace, especially in our home. Technology is often a source of contention in many households, including mine. Let’s face it, today we are barraged 24/7 by media exposure. From smartphones to social media, to streaming music, books, magazines, TV shows, computer games, and apps – all vying for our attention. If, as…