tweens + big kids
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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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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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This emotional support hotline for gamers is delivering mental health support one text at a time.
Read Essay →: This emotional support hotline for gamers is delivering mental health support one text at a time.We know many so many families who love online gaming for its temporary escape into cool unique realms and the connection…
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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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Help for kids with anxiety: 4 excellent mindfulness podcasts to help soothe the scaries of the world
Read Essay →: Help for kids with anxiety: 4 excellent mindfulness podcasts to help soothe the scaries of the worldIf you need help for kids with anxiety, I am so grateful for these terrific mindfulness podcasts for kids. We…
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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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The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generation
Read Essay →: The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generationWith all the social and humanitarian crises we are facing as a nation, it’s more important than ever that the…
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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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Is my kid ready for a cell phone? 7 essential questions to ask yourself first
Read Essay →: Is my kid ready for a cell phone? 7 essential questions to ask yourself firstWe love when parents ask us “how do I know if my kid is ready for a cell phone?” It…
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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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10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun.
Read Essay →: 10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun.As a former homeschooling parent, I am a huge fan of math apps for middle school — and for tweens…
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7 of the best news podcasts and programs for kids, from preschool to high school
Read Essay →: 7 of the best news podcasts and programs for kids, from preschool to high schoolIn our Out Tech Your Kids group on Facebook, a parent recently asked for recommendations for great news podcasts for…
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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…
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13 creative ways for teens to connect with friends virtually right now
Read Essay →: 13 creative ways for teens to connect with friends virtually right nowLet’s take a minute to applaud our teens who’ve been willing to quarantine this year. It’s been brutal to lose…
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Online learning this fall? Check out these 5 cool blue light glasses brands for kids
Read Essay →: Online learning this fall? Check out these 5 cool blue light glasses brands for kidsWith school going online this fall, we’re starting a whole new phase of parent-sanctioned screen time at my house, which…
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How to stop fighting with the kids about screen time: Tips that work | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 6
Read Essay →: How to stop fighting with the kids about screen time: Tips that work | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 6Okay, so plenty of us gave up on the same screen time limits we had pre-Covid. But that’s not to…