by Christy Herselman | Sep 14, 2020 | Smart Phones, Social Media
In my research, I like to consult the experts. And often the experts are those who have been there and done that. Parents, none of us know what it’s like to be 11 or 12 and get our own phone. Even having a phone in your room was only something we saw on American...
by Christy Herselman | Aug 14, 2020 | Parenting, Smart Phones, Social Media
I asked this question on my social media platforms a few weeks ago. The answer from parents was a unanimous “Yes!” I have since done some more reading on the topic – both for and against – and realized it is a somewhat complex issue. And one that can do more harm than...
by Christy Herselman | May 20, 2020 | Apps, Parenting, Social Media
Imagine one of those cliché American teenage movies. You know the one where the teen’s parents go out of town and he decided to throw a party in their absence? He invites a few close friends and those friends invite their friends. What started as a small get together...
by Christy Herselman | Dec 13, 2018 | gaming, Healthy practices, Parenting, Social Media
School’s out and it’s time for some fun! If you are anything like me that means long days on the beach, lazy lunches with friends and loads of family time in the pool. But sometimes our kids’ version of fun can be completely different. Sure they enjoy hanging out with...
by Christy Herselman | Sep 10, 2018 | Healthy practices, Social Media
Last week I did something really weird. It was so strange, in fact, that every couple of minutes I had strangers stopping in their tracks to ask if I needed help and whether I was ok. What was this strange, counter-cultural behavior I was engaged in? Well, shocking as...
by Christy Herselman | Aug 17, 2018 | Social Media
I have to admit I am a bit of a nerd. I love to learn. I always have. And as a result I love great teachers. At the moment my absolute favourite teacher is a guy named John Mark Comer. He lives in Portland, US but because of the awesome invention of podcasts I get to...