Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I’ll try to share some tips, information and ideas that will help parents on all things education, digital wellness and digital citizenship! Have you followed my new podcast yet?
Becoming Less Engaged with Your Phone: Tweens, Teens & Adults, June 12, 2023
Are you trying to find ways of spending less time on your phone? Here are some ideas to get you started.
The Digital Detox Guide: Promoting Digital Wellness for Teens, June 5, 2023
Explore the concept of a “digital detox” for teens and discuss how parents can help their children achieve a healthier digital balance.
Mindful Considerations: Nurturing Healthy Tech Habits for Your Child, May 29, 2023
We need to consider the whole child as we look into what age is the right age for a cell phone and social media.
Embracing Harmony: Nurturing Healthy Digital Habits in Tweens and Teens, May 22, 2023
“Get off your phone!” Sound familiar? Looking for ways to stop the arguing?
Homework Apps for Tweens and Teens: Enhancing Digital Wellness While Boosting Productivity, May 15, 2023
Need apps to help you with your child’s homework focus and productivity?
Amazing Podcasts for Tweens and Teens, May 8, 2023
Tech can be an awesome source of inspiration and learning!
You Can Still Change Your Tech Rules, May 1, 2023
Think it’s too late to start implementing tech boundaries? Think again!
Digital Wellness for Parents: Prioritizing Your Own Habits in the Digital Age. April 24, 2023
Parents of tweens and teens need to believe in digital wellness and model too!
Tweens and Teens Constantly Checking Their Phones? April 17, 2023
Why are they constantly checking and how can we help foster better habits?
7 Mindfulness Apps Perfect for Teens to Support Digital Wellness, April 10, 2023
Using tech for good…balancing our mental health with our tech use.
The Benefits of Digital Wellness for Tweens and Teens’ Mental Health, April 3, 2023
How can we help our tweens and teens’ mental health during their online journey?
How to Monitor Your Child’s Online Activity Without Invading Their Privacy, March 27, 2023
When it comes to tweens and teens, things can get sticky and heated when talking about their devices. How can we open up the conversation?
We Want Your Child to Make Mistakes, March 24, 2023
The secret is out! We really do want your child to make mistakes in class. But why?
Beyond Accommodation: Building a Classroom Community that Honors Neurodiversity, March 20, 2023
Taking a look at how classrooms can build strong and supportive communities for any type of learner.
Emotional Literacy: From School to Home, March 17, 2023
Learn about what emotional literacy is and how Skodel is helping your kiddos and teachers in school.
Third Culture Kids, March 13, 2023
Third Culture Kids…Do you know one? Have one? Teach one? If you don’t know who they are, I’ll do my best to explain.
Active vs. Passive Consumption: Digital Wellness, March 10, 2023
There’s a big difference between active and passive screen time. Let’s start there and lose the overall generic “screen time” stigma. Also, download my free resources for you and your family!
Transition from Elementary School to Middle School, March 6, 2023
As a parent to three teens and an educator, I’ve watched the transition happen from different perspectives. What I’ve learned is that it’s all about preparing them with a holistic approach.
Digital Wellness, Media Mentor Month and Global Day of Unplugging, March 2, 2023
Looking to understand digital wellness and its importance in schools? Read my thoughts on why digital wellness is needed in addition to digital citizenship, and how parents can get involved.
ChatGPT, February 27, 2023
There’s a lot of talk about ChatGPT. I try to make some basic sense about it for parents and educators.
The Learning Pit, February 20, 2023
The Learning Pit theory suggests that learning is like a journey, and students often encounter challenges that can make them feel stuck or frustrated.
Are you worried about your tween or teen’s screen time and its impact on their mental health? Do you want to learn more about promoting digital wellness and balancing technology use in your family? Join our Facebook group for parents/guardians dedicated to supporting digital wellness for tweens and teens! Get tips and advice and connect with other parents who are also navigating the challenges of raising kids in a digital world. Let’s work together to promote healthy technology use and prioritize our kids’ mental health and well-being.
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