Message your kids the way they message their friends: Google Docs
If it looks like your kids are hard at work on their laptop or Chromebook, they might actually be messaging with their friends. Turns out, tweens and teens are using Google Docs to chat with each other, and it’s honestly pretty brilliant. All you have to do is...
A cool new Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone that’s perfect for parents
We’re big fans of the Do Not Disturb feature on iPhone, which, if you’re not familiar, allows you to temporarily block notifications (including texts and calls) with lots of customization too. As you can probably guess, it’s perfect for meetings,...
How do you change the font on your Instagram bio?
Every so often, you probably see an Instagram name that pops up in wedding script, some gothic type, or even upside down, and if you’ve wondered how you change the font on your Instagram bio, it’s so simple! There are apps you can download or keyboards you...
A new iOS 12.2 Screen Time app feature parents will want to know about.
If you haven’t updated to the new iOS 12.2, it’s worth it just to get the new Screen Time app feature that allows you to customize your child’s downtime by the day. It’s pretty easy to do once you have your phone running on the new iOS....
6 ride sharing safety tips that parents should know
As someone who uses ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft pretty frequently (and is often distracted by what’s happening on my phone), I know how easy it can be to just hop in a car that pulls up in front of me without checking everything out. But as many of us...
How to set limits for specific apps using the Screen Time app on iPhone
You’ve probably already figured out how to use the Screen Time app on iPhone to help manage your child’s screen time. Screen Time makes it easy to block and set limits on categories of apps, specific apps during Downtime, or just screen time overall, but...
How to save your Google+ content before it shutters on March 31, 2019
If you’re like us, it’s been awhile since you’ve spent any time over at Google+, which is why you might want to take a peek at your content before it shutters on March 31, 2019. Keep in mind, Google+ will be deleting all posts, as well as your...
4 new Amazon Prime benefits, in case you’ve been holding out on a membership.
I’ve been an Amazon Prime member for many moons now, reaping the benefits of everything from free 2-day shipping to awesome bingeworthy shows, and lots in between. If you’ve been holding out on an Amazon Prime membership, they’ve added 4 new benefits...
How do I keep kids safe on social media? | Guide to Digital Parenting
We couldn’t create an Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting without including tips about how to keep your kids safe on social media. After all, for our tweens and teens, the Internet is social media, and they could sooner give up the games, the videos, and even...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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