Tips to Unplug and Connect

By Becky | March 12, 2026

If your family is too dependent on and distracted by devices, make a plan to unplug and connect. Take the initiative and make a plan. Use these seven tips to get started. Set Tech-Free Times Designate certain hours or days as “no device zones.” For example, make dinner time, game night, or Sunday afternoons tech-free.…

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Media, Technology & Young Children

By Becky | March 15, 2025
Media, Technology & Young Children

Media and technology are terrific tools for parents! Not so much for young children as technology has a negative impact. How often do you use GOOGLE? I’m searching online daily for everything from maps for driving directions to recipes for dinner.  Unfortunately, allowing young children to use tech devices has an impact on brain development.…

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Top Ten Technology Tips for Parents

By Becky | January 4, 2019
A child wearing a blue and black striped shirt sits at a table, engrossed in technology as they use a tablet device. Toy parts are scattered on the table, and the room is softly lit, with furniture visible in the background.

Do you need guidance in making tech decisions for your family? Are your tweens and teens seemingly addicted to their technology devices? “Technology is the number one reason parents believe it is harder than ever to raise children.”1 I believe the research and statistics. As a mom of two young men, I’ve walked the tech tightrope.…

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