It’s Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful for all that we have. My youngest daughter, Kyra, just brought home a beautiful turkey from her 2nd-grade classroom. Each feather captures something that she is thankful for. The typical things showed up on her list—my mom, my dad, my pets. The not-so-typical things also showed up—hunting, wilderness, […]
Read MoreYour Digital Tattoo
I’m sure your school has talked to your students about internet safety and digital citizenship. It’s a must-have conversation with kids as young as four or five years old now. After all, many kids today are basically born with a smartphone in their hands! So how do you make sure kids are being safe and […]
Read MoreBenefit or Bust: Should I Pay to BOOST a School Post on Facebook?
Have you ever noticed a gentle nudge from Facebook to spend money? You know, when Facebook tells you that your recent post is getting more engagement than 75% of your recent posts. And for just $20, you can reach even more people. Great deal, right? Well, it depends. I have never boosted a post for […]
Read MoreTechnology Balance in the Home
I love talking to people. Especially other parents. I usually strike up the conversation with a question on what kind of games do their kids like to play online? The reaction is quite common among the different moms and dads I talk to. Usually an eye roll, a slight sigh, and then a confession of […]
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