What parents need to know about YouTube’s new parental controls for tweens and teens
Parents of tweens and teens, we’ve got good news! YouTube is launching new parental controls specifically for kids in this age group. What a relief to those of us who see the value in letting them watch some of the content on YouTube…but who are exhausted...
How to “untab” your Gmail so you never miss an important email again
Chances are good that you’re clicking through to this article because you don’t know what “tabbed gmails” even are. Right? Well, here’s the deal: Gmail has a “handy” organization tool that categorizes all your emails...
The new 2020 Election Google Trends page will have you geeking out. (Or freaking out. Depends.)
Just yesterday, Google launched their 2020 Election Google Trends page, which allows you to see exactly what the rest of the country is searching for these days. And as a parent, I bet civically-minded kids would love to learn more about what’s happening in...
Scam Shield gets rid of scams and unwanted robocalls, finally | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message for T-Mobile If you’re feeling like you’ve been inundated with more scams and unwanted robocalls these days, you’re not alone. Coronavirus scams actually increased 70% from just May to June, and Americans have lost over...
Coding with Kids camps will keep your kids busy, happy, and learning, all summer long | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message for Coding with Kids If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids busy this summer, without missing out on any of that camp fun, you’ll want to check out the virtual tech camps for kids 5-18 from Coding with Kids, which start...
Picture Home: A fun communal photo project to inspire everyday life at home
If you’re in need of a fun little project to help focus your energy in a positive, inspiring way, we’re happy to recommend our dear friend Tracey Clark’s Picture Home. It’s a family-friendly, all-ages communal photo project with 31 days full of...
SchoolClosures.org offers free resources for families affected by school closures
Both Liz and I got word this week that our kids will be out of school for the rest of the school year, which means we’ll be doing this isolation schooling for another couple of months. Thankfully, resources like SchoolClosures.org have been popping up to help...
Calling all young scientists: There’s a $25,000 prize up for grabs and entering is super easy!
We’re always amazed and impressed by the imaginative ideas kids can come up with when you give them a simple problem to solve. Just think of how many times your smartypants kids have gotten their siblings to do their chores. Or, figured out how to circumvent...
Use this browser extension to show you what Amazon books are available at your local library
If your goal is to read more in 2020, here’s a smart browser extension that could help you save a little money this year, because it shows you what Amazon books are available at your local library. Related: 3 free audiobook apps you should know about I know lots...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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