Tag: technology
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Parents’ Panic as Alexa Plays Inappropriate Content: A Reality Check for All of Us
Get Pregnant Fast In a world dominated by technology, it’s hard to deny the conveniences that gadgets like Amazon’s Alexa offer. These devices can assist us in myriad ways—from playing our favorite tunes to providing instant information. However, they also present unique challenges for modern parents that previous generations never had to deal with. Just…
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Why I Refuse to Buy My 10-Year-Old a Cell Phone
Get Pregnant Fast As my children grow older, gift shopping becomes increasingly challenging. It’s a double-edged sword: either A. They have a vague idea of what they want, or B. They have a clear wish list that includes things I simply will not purchase. Take today, for instance. My eldest son has just turned 10.…
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7 Aspects of Our Childhood That Today’s Kids Just Won’t Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud member of Generation X, I often find myself reflecting on the quirks of my childhood that would seem utterly bizarre to my own kids. I can already hear myself telling them, “Oh, you think managing your social media is hard? Let me tell you about the real struggles of…
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We’ve Mostly Let Go of Screen Time Limits After Welcoming Our Second Child
Get Pregnant Fast I have no issues with my kids engaging with technology—not in theory, at least. Every parent knows there are moments when you simply need a breather. Whether it’s a quiet car ride or a few precious minutes to yourself, giving your child a tablet or phone can buy you that time—time to…
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5 Things I Never Would Have Said As a Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself taken aback by the things my kids say. It’s both amusing and baffling at times. There are numerous phrases my children utter that I simply never would have thought to say when I was their age. Here are a few that stand out: “Can we…
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The Bizarre Creation of a Lifelike Scarlett Johansson Robot: A Fantastical Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where technology often blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, one man’s obsession has taken a rather peculiar form. Meet Alex Thompson, a product and graphic designer whose admiration for Scarlett Johansson has led him down a rabbit hole of creativity and, dare I say, eccentricity. For a whopping…
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The Google Search History of a 6-Year-Old Boy
Get Pregnant Fast Menu | Parenting By Jordan Miller Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: May 5, 2012 I have to express my gratitude to the genius who developed Internet parental controls. Navigating the world of parenting in today’s tech-centric society can be quite daunting. The moment my young son first earnestly requested his own…
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5 Ways Technology Simplifies Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, many express concerns about how technology has made our lives more hectic and disconnected. Parents often bemoan their children’s obsession with screens, noting how outdoor play has dwindled in favor of video games and texting. Restaurants are filled with couples glued to their devices while subway cars are…