Screen-Free Week
Kids are spending an exorbitant amount of time glued to their electronics these days. The latest survey by Common Sense Media found that American teenagers ages 13 to 18 spend … read more
Article Category: Kids & Tech
Apps for Kids with Special Needs
Kids with special needs are diverse like any other kids, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their special needs. Here are seven of the best … read more
The Benefits of Teens Using Digital Media
As the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, worries about how much time kids are spending in front of screens continue to dominate the conversation around media use … read more
8 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused and Fit
Looking for apps that go beyond simple screen time? Encourage your kids to download an educational and enriching app — or three. Here are some suggestions, and the best part … read more
The Limits of Online Oversight
Teens by nature crave independence and privacy. As parents, how far should we go to respect their privacy while still ensuring that they’re making sound decisions? “The goal is for … read more
Download Downtime
August is National Wellness Month, a great occasion to teach your kids how to cope with life’s big and small stressors. One way is to encourage them to download an … read more
Meet Sunny, the Solar Tree
We all know what solar energy is, but do we know how it actually works? Florida Power & Light is hoping Sunny, a “talking” solar tree installed outside of some … read more
Setting Up Screen Time
Our lives have changed drastically in the past year. For parents like me (I have a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old) — who are assuming multiple roles as caregivers, teachers, and … read more
Tune In for Mars Touchdown
NASA’s newest Mars rover, Perseverance, will touch down on the red planet on Thursday, Feb. 18, at about 3:30 p.m. in an event expected to be watched around the world. … read more
Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning
Multitasking, distractions, procrastination — these are often a challenge for kids, but never more so than during a global pandemic. With school in South Florida either being all or partially … read more