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Technology

Technology can easily overrun your life. Do not let it. These posts will help you control technology instead of letting technology control you.

Why We Do Not Have a Video Player in Our Vehicle

August 10, 2020February 1, 2018 by valplowman
Why We Do Not Have a Video Player in Our Vehicle | technology | communication

In this post: Reasons we do not have a DVD or video player in our family vehicle. I love not having television/movies/tech permanently in our vehicle. When we purchased our …

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The Tech-Wise Family Book Review

August 24, 2020December 20, 2017 by valplowman
The Tech-Wise Family Book Review | technology | technology rules for families | #technologyrules

This is a review for the book The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place (affiliate link). I really enjoyed this book. One of the things …

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How To Successfully Do a Technology Fast

September 7, 2020April 17, 2017 by valplowman
How to successfully do a technology fast

How To Successfully Do a Technology Fast. Cut technology  out  to  help  kids  not  be  addicted  to  technology. I expected weeping and wailing. Gnashing of teeth. I at least expected …

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What Age Should Kids Have Social Media Accounts?

April 15, 2024March 30, 2017 by valplowman
What age should a child open social media accounts?

As your child comes out of the preteen years and approaches the teen years, you will likely start to get inquiries about when he/she can open up various social media …

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Categories Preteen, Technology, Teens 2 Comments

Rules for Balancing Screen Time

September 1, 2022January 26, 2017 by valplowman
Rules for Balancing Screen Time

Screen time can be fun. It can be helpful for mom on rough days. Screen time needs some balance, however. This post outlines four rules to help you have a …

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Categories Technology Tags BFBN, screen time, television 3 Comments

How to Establish Safe Media Standards For Your Family

May 11, 2022October 26, 2016 by valplowman

As I sat listening to the older, seasoned women in the room talk, I came to the horrifying realization that we were alone. My generation of parents were the pioneers …

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Tools for Teaching Children About Pornography and Protecting Them From It

January 19, 2026January 19, 2016 by valplowman
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Discover practical tools to help teach your children big character concepts like respect, responsibility, and empathy. This guide offers simple, everyday strategies that make lessons stick and support your parenting …

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Categories Technology Tags pornography, prevention 1 Comment
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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