Internet apps—are they good?
Kids today are connected to the internet so often that I think they’d die from withdrawal if it was taken away from them. Every day it seems there are new apps, software, or something like it coming out that kids [...]
Internet usage—conflict.
Our kids LOVE their mobile devices, don’t they? Whether it’s listening to music, playing games—or with the older kids, it’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The question is what are we doing to protect them from predators, bullying, pornography, and more? [...]
But all my friends’ parents bought them cars!
Bandwagon marketing. Our kids use it ALL the time, don’t they? My favorite saying is, “If all of your friends jumped off a cliff, would you follow them?” Of course, that gets the eye-roll response, right? Maybe you did that [...]
AI could make school SO much easier
Artificial Intelligence is changing education. Some schools permit limited AI use, but most still warn students not to use it to write papers or solve problems for them—and that’s smart. When kids use AI to avoid the hard work, it’s [...]
A texted “happy birthday” wish? Seriously?
I’m a grandpa. I consider myself a younger grandfather. And while I love my technology, I’m not sure I’m THIS addicted. I got a text from Luke last week suggesting that I talk about grandparents who are addicted to their [...]
There’s one idol my family struggles with
Is screen time good or bad? For many parents, it’s a struggle. On one hand, mobile devices can be educational, but on the other, too much can be harmful. Here’s what the Bible says: in Exodus 20:3, God commands, “You [...]
I don’t want my kids on their smartphone
In the age of smartphones, personal electronic devices, social media, and online movies, technology is sucking our days away from us. I just looked at my screen-time usage. I can’t believe how many hours I spent doing something on my [...]
Hey, Alexa, play my Flash Briefing.
Who doesn’t like an easy way to check information? I sure do. While easy is nice, it’s not always the best for our kids. But, in THIS situation, you might want to make an exception. Our goal as Christian parents [...]
A texted “happy birthday” wish? Seriously?
I’m a grandpa. I consider myself a younger grandfather. And while I love my technology, I’m not sure I’m THIS addicted. I got a text from Luke last week suggesting that I talk about grandparents who are addicted to their [...]
Internet apps—are they good?
Kids today are connected to the internet so often that I think they’d die from withdrawal if it was taken away from them. Every day it seems there are new apps, software, or something like it coming out that kids [...]