Hello Reader, I hope your holidays included special moments with your family and friends. My holidays were not "picture perfect," but they were good! And good is good enough! I want to take a moment to remind you of something important: you’re doing better than you think. This year, you’ve given your kids incredible gifts. These gifts might not have been wrapped or placed under a tree, but they’ll shape their lives for years to come. The gift of example You give the gift of example every day....

Hello Reader, I know you’ll agree that sometimes we make mistakes despite our best intentions. Gift-giving can be one of them. So, to keep the holidays happy, don’t make the mistake of giving your child an unopened box on Christmas morning. Here’s what I mean. Without the right setup (filters, parental controls, etc.), giving tech devices can bring more than fun—it can open a Pandora’s box of risks like pornography, online predators, and endless screen time battles. A little preparation now...

Hello Reader, Quick question—how do you make sure your media standards are upheld when your kids are in someone else’s home? This parenting dilemma is especially common during holiday breaks from school—when kids spend more time at relatives’ and friends’ homes. Media standards can vary widely between families. At times, it might feel like you’re swimming upstream! We know you do because we get questions like these: How do I keep my kids safe from digital dangers when they’re at their...