If you’re like me, you start to become reflective at the end of the year. It’s a natural time to look back and take stock of what has changed, and that’s particularly true when you’re a parent. Parenting is the most important jobs you’ll ever have, and no two days...
Our modern world revolves around technology — especially smartphones. It’s almost impossible to get through a day without sending a text message, using your phone to navigate, or checking your work email from your device. Your child is exposed to smartphones early on,...
Cyber safety skills are so important for children in our modern, technology-driven world. When you hand your child a smartphone, you’re opening them up to a world of possibilities. But smartphones aren’t toys, and like any piece of technology, it’s important that your...
When it comes to using technology safely, it’s impossible to skip over the topic of passwords. They’re everywhere, and they protect everything. As adults, we know the importance of creating strong passwords — but how do we pass this knowledge on to young children? ...
Technology is interwoven into education. Whether it’s an iPad app that helps your child recognize shapes, a game on your smartphone that introduces new sounds, or a computer program that monitors your child’s literacy, technology is everywhere. And it’s more important...
Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy. As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...
