Social Media: A Highlight Reel That is Destroying Our Kids
By Mattie Barron Social media is often referred to as a “highlight reel,” meaning everyone shares their best moments in life. Because of this, comparison is becoming a common negative feeling, especially in kids. “Such comparisons may occur frequently with...
A Lesson About Media Literacy
Everyday, kids are bombarded by images and ideas in media. It’s important for children to know that digitally enhanced images in the media show impossible standards that no one can attain, not even the people in the actual images. All media messages are...
Teach Your Kids to Be Different: 15 Great Halloween Candy Alternatives
By Amanda Kimball It’s the time of year again when I find myself wandering down the candy isle. Hypnotized by the bright orange and black packaging, I wonder, “What am I going to give my trick-or-treaters this year?” Do I go with my favorites (everything chocolate),...The Family Culture Movement
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Lesson: Integrity: Online and Everywhere
The idea of integrity can sometimes seem hard to understand, especially for children. What does this word mean? Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. When we teach our children to have integrity, we give them courage to do...
Tech Over-Use and Lazy Parenting: A Deadly Combination
By Marina Spears I’m sure we are all familiar with the following scene: A small child cries and whines in public, the parent pulls out a smartphone or tablet, connects to a game, the child calms down, and all is well. But is it really? Many teachers,...
Lesson: Talking To Kids About Gaming
Gaming is a major part of our media culture and families need to understand the pros and cons of becoming consumers of this media. Children will be exposed to various forms of gaming from peers, family members as well as mainstream media. Parents need to...
5 Ways Our Families Can Slow Down
In Our Fast-Paced World, We Need to Be Intentional Online and in “Real Life” By Dina Alexander, MS In my parenting, I have a VERY hard time slowing down. I distractedly run from assignment to task to activity. As my kids get older, however, I am realizing that...
Holding Family Meetings: A Necessity for Our Busy Families
By Kami Loyd Growing up I was one of six children, and each of us had different schedules. From soccer team practice to piano lessons, every day of the week was filled. It often made us kids, and especially our parents, feel that sometimes we lived more in the car...
