If you aren’t familiar with the term, an iPad kid is a child in today’s tech-filled world who is practically addicted to a tablet and/or phone. At home, tech is used to distract the child and keep them quiet and busy. And in theory, this is great! Parents get a much-needed respite and can get
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I remember getting my very first cellphone—a Nokia flip phone—at age 12. My mother remembers when her family got colour TV! But kids nowadays were practically born knowing how an iPad works. How do we get them off the screen without a fight? First things first: let’s work on our mindset. If we start screeching
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This online world keeps growing, and our kids are exposed to more content than ever before. But this is a double-edged sword… while children can learn about global affairs and connect with friends in any number of countries, the Internet era is not without its unique dangers. 1. Use parental controls. Enable privacy settings, and
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Why does a loaf of bread rise? How do the tides change? What makes a tornado move so quickly? How did the black widow spider get its name? Children ask a lot of questions, sometimes too quickly to even hear the answers. With a natural curiosity and a keen interest in how things work, kids
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