I’m going to be honest- when news about this started slowly making its way into my various social media feeds, I thought it was just a joke. Mostly because I am familiar with the following sketch video from the site College Humor which was created and released in early 2017. (You can view it here) … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About the Tide Pod Challenge
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What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
It has been over a month since “13 Reasons Why” debut on Netflix and my inbox has been flooded with questions about the show. I have been working hard to put together the best information possible for parents and educators. The more I start to work on this, the more I realize there is to … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
WARNING: This post contains spoilers for both the book and the TV show. If you are worried about something being ruined for you, proceed with caution. As I mentioned in last week’s post, I will be diving into the world of Netflix’s newest show, 13 Reasons Why. What most people don’t realize is that the … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Over the next week or so, I plan on unleashing a lot of information about Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' but there is one issue I wanted to address sooner rather than later. A meme. The first meme I encountered for the show came Easter morning when this gem showed up on my Facebook newsfeed: … Continue reading Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
What Parents Should Know About DisneyMix
Disney has thrown their hat in the social media messaging ring. This may come as a surprise to some but Disney has been in the social media business for a while with popular platforms like Club Penguin and Marvel Kids. The app serves to be a contender with apps such as WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About DisneyMix
Instagram Launches “Stories”: What Parents Should Know
I've found, over the past year, the best way to describe the difference between Instagram and Snapchat is by looking at how we share. For Instagram we are highlighting moments from our day or week in a one off way that sticks around forever. Snapchat allows a you to share so much more by posting … Continue reading Instagram Launches “Stories”: What Parents Should Know
The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Anyone who has attended one of my workshops knows that I'm not the biggest fan of statistics. They are tough to fully track and they change at the drop of a hat. However, a conversation with a friend about kids and pornography got me a tad curious about the numbers, especially since the conversation spawned … Continue reading The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
I will be the first to admit that until about a week ago, I really knew nothing about Pokémon other than the absolute basics. I never was much into the card game though I totally rocked it on my GameBoy (I might be old). Love em or hate em, those adorable little creatures are back … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
As I mentioned in my last post, I am just months away from becoming a first-time uncle. This is an exciting time for my family as I'm sure you can imagine. We can't be more thrilled with the idea of having a baby to spoil rotten (as I am a massive Disney nerd, that kid … Continue reading Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
Digital Parenting 101: Preparing Your Kids For the Online World
I don't post a whole lot of personal stuff here but this news it too exciting to keep to myself: I'M GOING TO BE AN UNCLE! While this isn't exactly brand spanking new news, I'm finally allowed to talk about it. My youngest sister is expecting her first child and it's a super exciting time … Continue reading Digital Parenting 101: Preparing Your Kids For the Online World
Breaking Down Digital Walls 