teens
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The best cameras for summer camp to keep kids offline and in the moment
Read Essay →: The best cameras for summer camp to keep kids offline and in the momentI am extremely familiar with the current trend of summer camps requiring campers to have cameras that don’t rely on…
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11 of the best reading apps for kids in high school and middle school. Including test prep! | Back to School Tech
Read Essay →: 11 of the best reading apps for kids in high school and middle school. Including test prep! | Back to School TechSometimes we think of reading apps as being for little kids, but reading apps for kids in high school and…
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5 important tech conversations to have with your kids as they head back to school
Read Essay →: 5 important tech conversations to have with your kids as they head back to schoolWith back-to-school here, or just around the corner for some of us, I like to take the time to have…
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Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.
Read Essay →: Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.I know firsthand how hard it is to decide when is the best age for kids to have their own…
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21 cool tech stocking stuffers: Creative ideas that aren’t “AAA batteries” | Tech Holiday Gifts
Read Essay →: 21 cool tech stocking stuffers: Creative ideas that aren’t “AAA batteries” | Tech Holiday GiftsWe always have the best time looking for cool tech stocking stuffers that go beyond the usual. And by usual,…
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Should your kids be using BeReal, the hot new social media app? What parents should know.
Read Essay →: Should your kids be using BeReal, the hot new social media app? What parents should know.You may have seen this hilarious sketch on SNL that has a bunch of adults using the app BeReal during…
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18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teens
Read Essay →: 18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teensWe know shopping for the best tech gifts for teens can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is…
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Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School Guide
Read Essay →: Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School GuideWe’ve spent the past several years evaluating the best headphones for students for remote learning, and while kids are back…
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Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts.
Read Essay →: Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts.Recently, Meta announced it would be launching new parental safety controls for teens in the form of tools and resources for…
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Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, free
Read Essay →: Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, freeI’m among millions of parents all over the country concerned about widespread efforts to ban “controversial” books in our public…
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A parents guide to Apple’s affordable new iPhone SE 2022: Why it could be perfect for kids
Read Essay →: A parents guide to Apple’s affordable new iPhone SE 2022: Why it could be perfect for kidsWe’ve officially hit the point of full Apple product saturation in our household — and as so many parents in…
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If your kids are gamers, here are 8 tips for raising kids to have good gaming etiquette
Read Essay →: If your kids are gamers, here are 8 tips for raising kids to have good gaming etiquetteMy teenage son and his friends are avid online gamers, so I recently broached the topic of good gaming etiquette…
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Alexa, surround me in the glory of Billie Eilish
Read Essay →: Alexa, surround me in the glory of Billie EilishIf you’ve ever said, “Alexa, play When the Party’s Over” then you’ll be thrilled that Amazon has just announced the…
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There’s an official Among Us costume out for Halloween. Sus! Sus!
Read Essay →: There’s an official Among Us costume out for Halloween. Sus! Sus!When your teen takes the time to text you the news about InnerSloth’s official Among Us costume for Halloween this year, you…
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What my teen daughter had to say about THAT article about Instagram and body image
Read Essay →: What my teen daughter had to say about THAT article about Instagram and body imageWe’re all talking about “that” Wall Street Journal article about Instagram: Facebook Knows It’s Toxic for Teen Girls. You’re probably talking…
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These smart tips and apps can help minimize distracted teen driving
Read Essay →: These smart tips and apps can help minimize distracted teen drivingWe recently got a question in our Out Tech Your Kids group asking about apps that read texts out loud while…
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One brilliant tech tip for teens, before they start their college search.
Read Essay →: One brilliant tech tip for teens, before they start their college search.This past week, we had a fantastic chat with college coach and essay consultant Betsy Cadel on the Spawned Parenting…
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Reader Q and A: What is the best stylus for kids who are budding artists?
Read Essay →: Reader Q and A: What is the best stylus for kids who are budding artists?In our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook group, a parent asked for recommendations on the best stylus for kids who…
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What parents need to know about YouTube’s new parental controls for tweens and teens
Read Essay →: What parents need to know about YouTube’s new parental controls for tweens and teensParents of tweens and teens, we’ve got good news! YouTube is launching new parental controls specifically for kids in this…
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6 smart ways to use tech to help your teen get better sleep at night. They need it!
Read Essay →: 6 smart ways to use tech to help your teen get better sleep at night. They need it!Has anyone else’s teens struggled with interrupted sleep since the pandemic? My kids’ slower social lives and reduction in extracurricular…