Parents often ask us how to get started with a feature phone for their child or teen. Tyler is our in-house techie, and he recorded a quick video to show you how we use Ting as our cell phone service provider.
Technoference: When Technology Gets in the Way
As I’ve been researching how my relationship with technology might affect my relationship with my kids, I came across an interesting term: technoference.
Ready…or Not? A Cell-Phone-Ready Checklist to Use with Your Child
We are excited to share a helpful tool we’ve been using with our family: a simple Cell-Phone-Ready Checklist! This checklist provides tangible and concrete benchmarks to keep expectations clear as you and your child discuss cell phones.
How-to: Set Up a Family Charging Station (and why!)
Your family charging station serves a more important purpose than charging your device! See how a designated charging station can actually simplify screen usage in your home.
How-to: Introduction to our Video Channel!
This how-to series will help you establish guidelines and boundaries for screen usage in your home. Join the conversation on YouTube or our IGTV channel!
Smartphone Stairsteps: A Four-Phase Process
Check out our four-phase process to help your child ease into cell phone ownership!
No Regrets: Prepping for a Cell Phone
As I talk with parents “just ahead of me” about screens and technology, I often hear the words: “I wish I would have waited.”
Three Ways You Can Tame the Frogs
What do frogs have to do with screens and tech? Click here to find out!