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I finally joined TikTok and my kids are lecturing me about it

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 23 Mar 2023.

When my kids saw the TikTok app icon on my phone, both of them had the same reaction: “WHAT? Why are you on TikTok?” While I thought it was because they wanted to tell me I was too old for the app, it was more that they really didn’t understand the appeal since they aren’t current users (for now).

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Parents, Privacy, Social Networking

The Family Group Chat

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 02 Feb 2023.

Recently, my youngest got a new phone that has data and the ability to text anyone. We’ve been texting with my eldest for some time now too. But after years of communicating this way, it finally happened: We, the parents, were invited into a family group chat.

This means that we can quickly send info to everyone, but it’s also an opportunity for all family members to meme dump.

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Cell Phones and Texting, Instant Messaging, Parents

Holiday Viewing Traditions

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 20 Dec 2022.

‘Tis the season for festive viewing. At least in our home it is as we plan to celebrate Christmas and that means a lot of holiday movies and shows to watch! Yes, even as the kids have gotten older, this is one tradition that no one outgrows, at least in our home.

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World Television Day is more than it seems

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 21 Nov 2022.

November 21st marks World Television Day, as chosen by the United Nations in 1996.

Naturally, my first reaction is to want to celebrate this day – I love television. TV has been a big part of our lives for a long time, but it has changed a lot since my children (and maybe even yours) were younger. It’s certainly changed since I was a kid.

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Journalism & News, Parents, Television

A parent’s view of Digital Citizen Day and Media Literacy Week

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 24 Oct 2022.

Parents, you may be aware that Media Literacy Week is October 24-28 and Digital Citizen Day is October 26, but we should talk about digital media literacy all year round. We are raising kids who are going to be so much better at using media for (hopefully) good; for their education, careers, community giving and passions. It’s moving quickly and we are trying to keep up.

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Digital Citizenship, Events, Parents

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