Parent’s Guide to Tech for Tots

Parent’s Guide to Tech for Tots

By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid Ed.D Download Free Guide (PDF) Sixty-one percent of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey. Teaching...
How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

How Smart Watches Monitor Your Health

by Larry Magid I’ve long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that’s a good thing, but thinking about your health can be a double-edged sword if it winds up...
Parent’s Guide to Amazon Alexa

Parent’s Guide to Amazon Alexa

Download Free Guide (PDF) Amazon’s Alexa is the cloud service behind voice-enabled devices from Amazon and other companies. Some, like the Amazon Echo smart speakers, are voice only. You talk to them and they respond in-kind. Others, like the Amazon Echo Show and Fire...
Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox

Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox” on Spreaker. If you have children in your life, there is a very good chance they play games on Roblox — a popular gaming platform that allows people to play...
Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying

Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying

By Warren J. Blumenfeld, Ed.D. Download Free Guide (PDF) All young people deserve to grow up in a world where they are accepted, loved and treated with compassion, but sadly, that’s not the case for everyone. Some young people are vulnerable to bullying,...