Tag: technology
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Chill Out: Your Middle Schooler Doesn’t Need a Smartphone, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s easy to feel pressured about when to give your child a smartphone. My oldest son received his first cell phone at 13 years old, back when flip phones were still functional and Snapchat was just emerging. The motivation behind this decision was simple: I needed to ensure he…
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Google Assistant’s Humanlike Conversations: A Double-Edged Sword
Get Pregnant Fast Are you juggling a busy schedule and finding it hard to book that much-needed hair appointment? Well, Google may have just introduced the solution you’ve been waiting for. The tech giant recently unveiled a groundbreaking feature called Duplex, which allows its AI to mimic human speech and conduct phone calls on your…
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How to Relate to Your Tech-Savvy Teen
Parenting Connecting with Your Tech-Savvy Teen Get Pregnant Fast Are your discussions with your teen met with blank stares, as if they’ve suddenly forgotten how to speak English? This was the first sign that the dynamics in our home had shifted. I found myself getting long, drawn-out “ugh” sounds, accompanied by eye rolls and rapid…
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Fasten Your Seatbelts: The Prime Generation is Here
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud Xennial parent, I find myself raising three children from the Prime Generation. My kids have never known a world where instant gratification wasn’t the norm. Growing up alongside the Obama Administration and the early days of the Trump era, they have had access to baby essentials delivered in record…
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This Simple Phone That Only Makes Calls and Sends Texts is Just What Kids Need
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, parents often grapple with the decision of when to give their children a phone. The prevailing trend leans heavily towards smartphones, leaving many parents feeling compelled to hand over devices that come packed with features—far beyond what their kids actually require for basic communication. Fortunately, there’s a refreshing…
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Online Doctor Visits: A Game Changer in Healthcare
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, few things are more stressful than seeing your child unwell, especially when you’ve just moved to a new town. My son, Ethan, started feeling ill just days after we settled in. Initially, I dismissed his complaints, thinking he was merely being dramatic. However, by dinnertime, it was evident something…
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A Discussion with Sarah Thompson from Thompson Toys on Imagination, Parenting, and Reclaiming Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast In celebration of my son’s first birthday, he was given a delightful toy toolbox from Thompson Toys. The memory of his face lighting up upon seeing it is unforgettable. Packed with playful, yet realistic, tools, he was so captivated that he completely ignored his other gifts, choosing instead to immerse himself in…