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The Tide is Turning:  Don’t Wait to Be Part of the Tech Countermovement

For well over a decade, you have heard me voice serious concerns about mobile devices in the hands of our youth. It has been clear that the risks have far […]

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Turning Communication Into a Commodity

We are in the midst of a communication revolution, and undoubtedly every day brings new revelations and ideas about how we can further expedite, expand, and enable interaction on levels […]

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Don’t Let False Narratives Scare You in This Digital Age of Parenting

Recently, I published an article regarding our decision to not allow phones, social media, or gaming consoles for our kids until midway during their senior year in high school.  The […]

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No Phones. No Social Media. Homecoming Court

In August of 2020, our oldest (twins), Zach and Emma, began their freshman year.  Two years later, their brother, Matthew, would join them in the high school ranks.  Ever since […]

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Progress of a Different Kind

“I am not sure it’s worth it.” Zach, my 15-year-old son, and I were standing on the side porch that we had just completed.  The project had originally started the […]

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A Labor Shortage of Online Proportions

Among many challenges facing our country today, the labor shortage certainly looms as one of the largest.  Recent information from the US Chamber of Commerce indicates that while not all […]

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Should Smartphones and Social Media Accounts Be Illegal for Minors?

We are in the midst of a mental health crisis in this country, and this has been acknowledged by the highest offices in the land. Although there are many factors involved, a […]

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Don’t Be Afraid: We All Deserve to Know the Truth About Tech

Over the past decade or so, an inconvenient truth has begun to emerge on the tech landscape.  Simply put, for all the alluring, positive options that tech has provided, there […]

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The Pornography Plague

As we said goodbye to 2021, and all the challenges that came with this year, once again a celebrity emerged on the scene with strong opinions. But this time, it […]

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The Podcast Predicament

In the past four years, the number of Americans tuning in to podcasts has increased by 120 percent.  Today, 90 million Americans listen to a podcast every month.  While blogs […]

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