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Parents, Is Social Media Stealing Your Joy? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Social media has morphed into a popular parenting tool and provides an abundance of support…

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Bekah BrownAugust 20, 2025

The high stakes of social media shame implied as three girls scroll their phone in the high school hallway while two kids walk in front of them down the long hallway.

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Lowering the Stakes with Tech to Avoid Social Media Shame

By Jenna Kruse

I was in fifth grade, and two of my friends were over to “play.” Was…

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Bekah BrownJuly 16, 2025

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Preparing for Social Media: Why You Need to Understand Shame

By Angela Imhoff

Of all the emotions we talk to our kids about to help with their emotional…

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Adam GronwaldMay 21, 2025

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Keeping Our Kids Safe Online: One Mom’s Perspective

By Jenna Kruse

Keeping our kids safe online can feel like a part-time job—not just any job, but…

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January 15, 2025

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Navigating New Tech with Your Child: Are You Ready?

By Jenna Kruse

Whether you’re trying to get your toddler to poop on the potty or debating saying…

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Bekah BrownOctober 30, 2024

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Is your 12 yr Old ready for a Phone – Vital Milestones to Know

By Courtney G. DiStefano

Is your 12-yr-Old ready for a Phone? The Vital Milestones to Know Middle school is…

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Bekah BrownOctober 17, 2024

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Keeping Our Kids Safe Online: One Mom’s Perspective

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Prodigy Advocacy Email Template

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Preparing for Tech with Kids7

Parents, Is Social Media Stealing Your Joy? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

Lowering the Stakes with Tech to Avoid Social Media Shame

Preparing for Social Media: Why You Need to Understand Shame

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online: One Mom’s Perspective

Navigating New Tech with Your Child: Are You Ready?

Is your 12 yr Old ready for a Phone – Vital Milestones to Know

Why We Use our Phones in Socially Uncomfortable Spaces

Prodigy Advocacy Email Template

Use the exact same email we did to get Prodigy out of your child’s school.

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