Children use technology daily, and between tablets, laptops, and cell phones, it can be hard for parents to monitor their child’s activity. While there are many benefits to children using technology there are also many risks. Parental control apps help parents feel more confident and secure about their children’s online activity and device usage while…
Setting up Parental Controls on Paramount+ is easy and gives parents peace of mind. Parental Controls enable parents to restrict viewing for children based on ratings. How to Set Up Parental Controls Once you have set up parental controls, any content rated above your selected level will require your PIN code to access. Keep your…
Parents know that excessive screen time for children can lead to meltdowns. Creating a screen time plan for your family helps establish healthy habits. One of the ways you can help manage screen time in your home is to create a family plan. How to Create A Screen Time Plan Work Together Start by discussing…
Technology is an integral part of our society, and children interact with technology from a young age. Many parents worry about the long-term effects technology has on childhood development, but there are actually many benefits of children using technology. With parental guidance, technology provides many benefits to children. It is important to note that the…
Netflix is one of the top streaming services in the world and has over 5,000 titles in their U.S catalogue. They offer great child-friendly movies and shows but not everything on Netflix is for kids. There is a lot of content that isn’t age appropriate, however Netflix has parental controls. Netflix’s parental controls allow parents…
Screens are everywhere. Parents know it is a struggle to manage screen time for their children. Kids love screens because of the endless opportunities for learning and creating. Too much screen time also creates a plethora of problems. Children don’t self-regulate well and often over-indulge in activities they like. Asking a child to turn off…
The internet gives kids access to a world of information which can be enriching but also scary. However, parents need to know how to keep kids safe when online. There are many benefits to children using technology and the internet. Children have a world of opportunities to learn and create, but they are also vulnerable…
If your family has cellphones and smart watches that need to be charged each evening, create this central charging station. We created a charging station for our kitchen countertop so the kids could easily charge their devices at night and have them accessible in the morning before school. I knew I needed a 2-tiered shelf…
For years my husband and I have talked about getting term life insurance, especially since we are a single income family and it something were to happen to either of us it would be very difficult. However, we’ve yet to purchase supplemental life insurance. We have a simple life insurance policy through my husband’s employer…
When I planned our 2021 Disney World vacation, I spent a ton of time researching and realized I needed a Disney World itinerary to organize our plans. As a travel agent, I help my clients create an itinerary for their Disney World trips, so I made a shareable spreadsheet to share with others. Free Disney…
For our upcoming Disney World trip, we will be flying to Florida. It’s less than a 2-hour flight to Orlando, but even with such a short flight, each of our kids will be bringing their own carry-on bag with a few flight essentials. This will be our boys’ first flight so they are equally excited…
After a year (plus a few more months) of doing virtual school my boys are finally back at school in-person. This school year (2021-22) our school district is still offering virtual school but the majority of students are attending in person. We opted to send our students to school in person because the virtual options…