A result of our Family Tech Think Tank: A list of 12 questions for kids and teens to ask themselves when they feel they are ready for a personal device or a cell phone. What would you put on your list?
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How Your Tech Guidelines Can Change As Your Children Grow with Kathy Keller Jones [Audio]
As our children get older, how do we give them more freedom with technology, but not give them free reign? Kathy Keller Jones, developmental psychologist and former kindergarten through eighth grade school counselor, shares her wisdom in this audio post.
How-To: Setting Up a Feature Phone with Ting
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!