Keeping your family safe is obviously something that you will always want - but that is not to say that it is necessarily easy to do so. In fact, you might sometimes find that it is quite surprising how much it takes to be able to keep everyone in your family safe, and for many parents this can be an ongoing worry which doesn’t really end. However, there are a number of solutions which you might want to think about if you are hoping to try to keep everyone under your roof as safe as possible, and some of the best solutions are those which focus … [Read more...] about Tech That Could Make Your Family Safer
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The Need for Gadget Protection
Today, we carry around so many gadgets that are of such great value, yet we take their value for granted, both in economic and social terms. Just a decade ago, the idea that most people today would carry a device worth $1,000 in their pocket that they would subsequently get out anywhere and everywhere - even taking it on roller coasters, would have been hard to believe… as people simply wouldn’t have considered walking around with such a high value asset that was so easy to drop or have stolen. Perhaps, people were more cautious … [Read more...] about The Need for Gadget Protection
What Tech Should You Really Let Your Kids Use?
The way it used to be, tech didn't have pride of place in any household, in fact, it didn't exist at all! If you were looking for entertainment, you would play with your pets, or head out and play with your friends. Now, kids don't go outside to play much, but prefer to stay indoors on their laptops and tablets. And while the debate of the negative impacts of tech on our children has been ongoing for many, many years, tech does have pride of place in the house now. But rather than fighting against it, and banning electronics and toys from the … [Read more...] about What Tech Should You Really Let Your Kids Use?
National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 15-21 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. As the mom of two teenage boys - I am scared to death to allow them to drive. I know I'll have to - eventually - but not before we can drill into their heads these safe driving practices even when we aren't in the car with them. 6 in 10 teen crashes are caused by distracted driving. Fortunately, crashes are preventable and there are strategies and new technology that can be helpful to improve the safety of teen drivers. These tips come from father … [Read more...] about National Teen Driver Safety Week
4 Ways You Can Use Technology to Teach Kids
Education has greatly evolved over the past few years, and teachers are moving to easier and practical forms of teaching. Advancements in the IT sector have revolutionized the way people communicate with each other and almost all other aspects of modern life. The education sector is no exception. Earlier kids used to rush to school carrying a load of books, and spend summer vacations on the playing field with friends. In this era, kids are born with a silver spoon in their mouths. They have access to technology, electronic gadgets, and cell … [Read more...] about 4 Ways You Can Use Technology to Teach Kids
Free GPS Phone Trackers
With free GPS phone tracker apps now an inbuilt feature of our mobile devices, it is imperative that you are in the know about the GPS apps and systems the market. It is even more important with the regular release of new ones in the market to really know if at all and how they are better than what is already on the market. The mSpy GPS phone tracker app is one of the leading brands in the market. Generally, GPS tracking is used for tracking and monitoring vehicle movement which is one of the main reasons companies use tracking software. The … [Read more...] about Free GPS Phone Trackers
Google @Chromecast Audio: Let the Music Play at @BestBuy Now
In a house full of musicians, music is a daily part of our lives. If one teenager isn't creating or playing back a track, then I've got my headphones on singing along to my favorite Christian song, or hubby is singing to his favorite oldies on the radio. We all dance around the house like loons, it's just what we do. Disclosure: We were compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and received the Google Chromecast Audio at a reduced price or for free to review. My kids constantly have friends over, and with the friends come the devices … [Read more...] about Google @Chromecast Audio: Let the Music Play at @BestBuy Now
No Judgement Zone: Activities to Give Your Teen a Break from Social Media
As an adult, you may not fully understand the pressure put on teens by social media, unless you yourself are on social media constantly. Sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram may look harmless from a distance. In small doses, they probably can be. When teenagers spend too much time posting and commenting, however, emotional problems may occur. That’s why it’s a great idea for teens to have easy access to a no-judgement zone where they can take a time out from the pressures of social media. The trouble with too much social … [Read more...] about No Judgement Zone: Activities to Give Your Teen a Break from Social Media
