Kids and Cell Phones: Issues to Consider

Q) Dear Mom:

Can I have a cell phone? All my friends have one…We promise to be responsible!

Love, your daughters

Superbowl Health Health PSA A Super classy move by CBS!

Let’s face it, unless you were from Indianapolis or New Orleans, the ads and half time show are what got you, your friends and family around that TV last night. It’s a true American tradition for all of us. The game is always exciting and last night’s certainly did not disappoint but most of us watch to see what new and exciting PR moves will be displayed from one year to the next.

Watching TV Smartly, and Sanely, Over Holiday Break With Your Kids

With the upcoming school holiday break days away, let’s be realistic: TV sets are about to get a bit more use than usual. In fact, many will go into hyper drive as kids of all ages are home more and parents become distracted with holiday preparations and school week plans.

Please Note: “No Cell Phones” signs are for everyone…even you!

I have a new pet peeve. It’s called the “willful violation of posted no cell phone zone” callers. It drives me completely bonkers!

I thought about it the other day when I was waiting in a big down town Boston physician’s office waiting room. All the waiting rooms in this facility are very nicely appointed with comfortable chairs, magazines, and water bubblers. They have quiet, all-ages music piped in overhead at a reasonable level. On the walls are the following signs:

What data features do teens need on cell phones?

Cell phones are their feature are an ever growing topic in today’s families. It used to be that the hot button issue was whether to get the phone. Now, we have to deal with all the features: texting, Internet, camera…to [...]

Did ABC’s Earth 2100 go too far?

I watched ABC’s Earth 2100 the other night because 1. Nothing else was on. 2. The description on Comcast sparked the “go green”, “save the planet” part of me. The Comcast description invitingly stated this about the show:“An environmental road [...]

Did Trump go to far by firing Khloe Kardashian?

Watching Celebrity Apprentice last weekend, I was shocked by the Board Room scene. Khloe Kardashian was fired not because of her role in that week’s challenge, or her treatment of other players on her team, but because Trump took issue [...]

Friday Fun: Cell Phones and Kids

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Teach Kids About Phone Safety

We’ve been getting a ton of weird phone calls lately. Some are from 800 numbers. Some are from 866 numbers and some seem like “real” phone numbers. What all these numbers have in common, though, is no names pop up [...]

Monday Madness: Amoebas, Video Game Systems and Bunk Bed Dangers

The headlines today are filled with all sorts up interesting news that just may change how you think about your free time and down time. First up, swimming. While a great way to cool down in the summer heat, not [...]