Fortnite: The Obsession and What Parents Can Do About It

A lot has been written about the addictive nature of Fortnite and parents are struggling to unplug their kids. The questions I field most from my clients are: Is Fortnite really addictive? Is my child too young to play it? And How do I tear my kid away without a massive tantrum? Let’s take a look…

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Keeping Your Young Child Safe in Multiplayer Games

More and more young children are playing multiplayer video games and making themselves vulnerable to online bullying, predators and identity theft. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your child is well armed and protected so they can enjoy their games safely.

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Why Community is Key in Raising the iGeneration

We may live in a world with disparate ideas, but one idea we can all come together and form community around is helping our kids to thrive. No one wants to see a generation of children feeling overwhelmed, anxious, distracted, isolated and bullied. Schools, friends, neighbors, clubs, places of worship - wherever you can find community - start the conversation about raising kids in a digital world.

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That Time When 'Multitasking' Short Circuited My Brain (and how I fixed it)

Sometime last year in the midst of starting my own business; managing both my kids schedules; staying in touch with friends; maintaining an exercise regimen; trying to keep my marriage “exciting;” attempting to stay current on social media; current affairs and the hottest new music my brain began to slowly melt-down. Here's what I did to fix it.

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Beyond "likes" - Exposing your kids to the BEAUTY of the Internet

It's easy to get hung up on fear based thinking around kids and the internet, but there are so many wonderful ways in which the online world can enhance our lives. Here are just a few of my favorite sites for exploring the internet with your kids and teaching them that there is a world beyond "likes."

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