Nobody is handed a job description that lays out what to do upon becoming a parent. Yet, parenthood is a job that’s full of responsibility. Of course, it also has more than its share of rewarding moments. Part of that job includes how you spend your time together as a family, and how you handle the bumps in the road. We’ve gathered these resources to give you some guidance for the most important job of your lifetime.
These resources range from fun and education activities online to teaching your teen essential life skills.
We all rely on the internet – maybe even a little more than we realize. It’s there to attain knowledge, for entertainment, and so much more. Since it’s an inescapable part of our lives, it’s important to know how to use it with kids. Here are some tips.
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One of the best things about the internet is you can find ideas to take offline. Let it be your guide for hands-on activities that keep kids engaged and creative juices flowing.
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One of the best things you can do as a parent is to introduce kids to new ideas – and then watch and encourage them as they take off with their newfound passion.
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With Tik Tok’s popularity on the rise among teens and their younger siblings, we wanted to give parents a resource to understand the app and how they can protect their children. This in-depth resource provides parents and guardians with information on what Tik Tok is, how kids can be kept safe while using the app, and how parents can monitor and track what their kids are doing on the app.
You can view the resource here.
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Last modified: November 11, 2023
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