Tired of getting one-word answers when you ask your kid about what they’re doing online?

You’re not alone.

That’s why this article offers a sneaky, 5-minute screen time challenge that actually gets kids talking—without lectures, guilt trips, or eye rolls. It’s a fun twist on the classic Rose, Bud & Thorn game, and it helps you see into your child’s digital world while modeling healthy tech habits yourself.

Ready to try it tonight? You’ll be surprised what they’re willing to share.

The next time your child says “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do,” reach for this printout instead of the remote.

Whether your child is crafty, active, curious or silly, you’ll find something in this list that fits their personality—and encourages independence, imagination, and fun. And if they look at the list and still aren’t inspired, ask them to write 10 more ideas at the bottom that they like better.

If you’ve decided to take tech slowly in your family, chances are your child will feel left out of social conversations happening on social media at some point.
Here’s what to do when that happens.

How can parents be the guardrails when it comes to online safety?
Set up a Family Tech Agreement- there are several meaningful benefits. It’s not just a set of screen time rules; it’s a powerful tool for building trust, structure, and healthy digital habits in your home with your kids’ participation.

What’s wrong with social media for kids?
It’s built to addict, with designs and features that can cause harm to children and teens online.

Here are some reasons to delay social media and some preventive steps for parents, like blocking your child’s downloads and setting up a Family Technology Agreement as a family.

Is your preschooler swiping picture books like a tablet screen? You’re not alone. It’s a growing concern for educators everywhere.

In this blog, we share a real-life story of a four-year-old who tried to "undo" a watercolor painting and declared a board book “broken” when it didn’t respond to her taps.

It’s a wake-up call about what too much screen time can do to early development and why basic skills like holding a crayon, turning a page, or creating something without an “undo” button still matter. If you're wondering how to help your child build the fine motor skills and critical thinking thinking they’ll need for school, this one’s for you.

During back-to-school season, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of posting cute photos of your kids on social media. You've seen those signs that kids hold with all the stats on back to school day, right? Although it's a precious memory, it's better to keep that information offline.

Let’s talk about why it’s not a good idea post these pictures.

AI technology (artificial intelligence) has become the center of conversation lately, specifically tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing and Snapchat’s AI chatbot. This article is part two in our series and identifies the harms to children and teens and how parents and educators can help.

AI technology (artificial intelligence) has become the center of conversation lately, specifically tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing and Snapchat’s AI chatbot.
This article is part one in our series and describes ChatGPT, AI and other terms.

As parents we want to raising kids into capable, young adults. But what’s essential to know before you’re out on your own? Here’s my guide to what teens need to know before they leave the house.

Parents, don’t you want to know which social media app is safest for kids?

Emjois and slang terms that kids are using are decoded here. Parents, learn what you need to know about this here!

Lisa Honold, director of Center for Online Safety, was guest expert on keeping kids safe online on the Totally Preventable podcast with Greg Thompson and Polly Allen.

Let’s push the EASY button by learning from other families how they’re getting themselves and their kids off their screens and sharing ideas on what’s working for you!

Help kids follow the rules and be intentional about screen time by setting up a Technology Contract, also known as a Media Contract.

We're making gift giving easy this year, with this gift list of over 100 non-tech gifts that they’ll love. Get the download now!

Be careful with the messages around food this holiday season - teens are listening.

Social media diet culture and extreme thinness trends are exposing kids to harmful messages. Here’s what parents can do.

Grieving parents all over the world are asking how they can get social media companies to take some responsibility for the deaths of their children.