In my household, we frequently use a “thumbs up” signal to indicate that we are okay with what the other family member is doing. If I send my 8-year old to find a restroom in a restaurant on his own, once he’s [Read More]
When I was growing up, one of the most difficult talks for a parent to have with their child was about the “birds and the bees.” Today, since kids access the Internet and connect with peers through more devices and apps than ever before, Internet safety has become the new “sex talk” that parents need [Read More]
Written By Liz Wassmann
At a lecture I attended with renowned novelist Amy Tan, a student asked what tips she recommended for aspiring writers. Without hesitation, she told the audience to download the internet-blocking app Freedom.
Much has been written about the perils of constant [Read More]
Written By Leo Babauta
The Internet is overwhelming for many people — it never ends, and our connection to it is consuming more and more of our time.
When things get overwhelming, my advice is always the same: simplify.
But how do you simplify such a complicated [Read More]
