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We’re big proponents of delaying smart phone use for kids. For all of the reasons listed on this awesome campaign web site, Wait Until 8th, we think it’s a smart parenting move. As an alternative for kids you truly need to be able to reach, we think a great first step is the FLIP PHONE! But this dinosaur technology can seem foreign to many of us, even though it wasn’t THAT long ago when we all had them. We thought it might be helpful to showcase one family’s story about the n

1. Boundaries Boundaries. You need them. I need them. Your kids need them. They help us establish rules of safety and well-being, emotionally and physically. For the first phase of their life, you are the boundary setters as parents. But that transitions in these middle school years as you teach your kids how to draw their own boundaries about who and what is safe and healthy for them. That includes discussions about: Read our full blog post about boundaries here. Their digit

We’re all excited that the kids are back in school… but in this episode of the Parents Who Fight podcast, we’re inviting PARENTS to jump back into “learning mode” when it comes to social media, devices, and online dangers. Learn three “back to school” strategies that can help you prepare YOURSELF so you can prepare your kids for the ever-changing landscape of technology and social media. We also cover a few online safety headlines from recent weeks like Instagram Stories, Jus

Nearly all social media apps include age restrictions in their user agreement… and the vast majority require users to be 13, although a few are rated 16+ (What’s App & Vine). Some parents allow their kids on social media before they meet the age restriction, which we believe to be a dangerous precedent — don’t let your kid’s first choice on social media be a lie. As parents, it’s our job to know what responsibilities and privileges our kids are ready for at every stage of the