One of the biggest questions parents are asking about technology and phones — is it okay for my teens to have access to their own social media accounts? If so, what apps are okay social media for teens? Today, I’m sharing some things I’ve learned about social media for teens and how to teach kids to be safe with social media. Read to the end to learn about our social media pact!
** post-edit note: I don’t know who will come back to this post but I’m kicking myself I didn’t ask for what other readers would regret. Such an interesting question. If you’re late here and you want to share some regrets so the rest of us can learn from them, please share away! Someone asked…
Let’s talk about blogs and social media for a minute. I’ve been out of the “social media” loop for a little while…doing my own little 10-day “fast” since that was encouraged by President Nelson as part of conference (which I wrote about back HERE). And I think the jury is still out (at least to…
Since you are a few steps ahead of me with the stages of your children, I would love to know your perspective on this: I have a 12 year old daughter BEGGING me to have a Facebook page, a cell phone, and to watch shows with her friends (namely a show called Psych and a…
Social media continues to be more and more addicting as it sucks away life from so many of us… that sounds dramatic, but it’s really true. I was so excited to be able to attend this Collin Kartchner seminar. It really opened my eyes to what our kids need when it comes to social media and technology.
We have been out of town for Spring Break so I’m trying to get my heart and mind in gear for this beautiful Holy Week leading up to Easter. One gift I’m giving myself for Easter is a “screen-time challenge” with my family. Whoever has the least screen-time by the end of the week gets…
As promised, here I am to share some thoughts about LDS garments as well as some other principles of my faith. I know that among members of my faith as well as many who are not, there are so many questions rolling around about how, when, and how much to wear the temple garment these…
My sister-in-law Annie is one of my great examples in life. I love her, and how her mind and heart work. I shared one thing I love most about her at the end of my “Places of Security” presentation a while back. She has gone through some rough things, including a divorce a few years…
As everyone is easing into summer vacation, I have a few things to say. Because I know from experience that summers can be tricky. Whether it’s with those school-aged kids wanting to be entertained non-stop, or adult kids trying to figure out jobs and college applications and humongous life decisions, our motherhood duties shift. They…