Three Ideas to Get Your Kids Un-Bored
Mom, I’m bored! You’ve heard this, right? And chances are if you’ve heard this, you’ve probably said it yourself a time or two. I’m a firm believer that boredom allows space for creativity, and that if we always fill that space with technology or noise, creativity might not happen. But let’s step away from parenting […]
Three Educational YouTube Channels For Kids
If you’re looking for some educational content that won’t turn your kids’ brains to mush, check out these resources below:
Musical Musings 2020: Kristin Smith’s Year-End Picks
Movie theaters may be shutting down left and right, but artists are still putting out just as many tunes as ever.
What Parents Need to Know About Instagram Reels
If you haven’t heard, the U.S. government is thinking about banning TikTok due to privacy concerns. And while the Chinese-owned tech company just announced a partnership with U.S.-based Oracle yesterday, it’s uncertain how that partnership might impact the proposed ban. If the ban does go into effect on Sept. 20, it’ll be a huge blow […]
How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Year
You probably already rolled your eyes reading this title. Thriving this year?! More like surviving… Let’s be honest, this school year, what with so many kids at home due to the coronavirus, is going to be challenging. As a parent, you already have a lot to juggle. Bills, budgeting, lawn care, housekeeping, cleaning, stopping sibling […]
Pictures Don’t Lie? They Do If They’re Deepfakes.
Have you ever watched a video where a face swap was involved? On YouTube, you can find plenty of satirical videos featuring celebrity swaps like those of Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd, or Bill Hader and Tom Cruise. One moment you think you’re looking at someone, only to see their face change mid-video. It’s called […]
How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Fed Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
I watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and scores of dancers. Some people called it “dazzling” and “amazing.” But others, me included, would call it troubling. Before I highlight some of the obvious issues with what took place on Sunday night, I’d like to point out that it was […]
Netflix’s The Circle and Our Culture
What is it about reality TV shows that draw us in? Could it be that we feel a need to disconnect from our own lives and immerse ourselves into something shinier? Better? More glamorous? Do we just need a break from the monotony of our own reality? Do we desire human connection but succumb to […]
Here’s A Streaming Service That Targets Christian Families
The future of television is streaming. In fact, the present of television is streaming, too. Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime have been around for quite some time and have helped to pave the way for newer contenders like Apple TV+ and Disney+ and the short-but-sweet viewing snippets of Quibi.. More are on […]
What’s Streaming for Families in December (2019)
Christmas is here! Okay, not quite. But Christmas season is here. Cut down that tree, hang those pesky, tangled lights, whip up some chocolatey hot chocolate. Oh, and if the kids want to watch a movie or two, sit on down and take a look at a few of the flicks that just landed on […]
