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Protecting Our Eyes from Technology
I think it is fair to say that the Millennial generation are far more health conscious than previous generations have been. We understand the need to eat healthily and exercise regularly. We know about the dangers of drinking to excess and smoking, with many now ditching traditional cigarettes for e-cigs or vaping. We worry about polluting our planet, recyling our plastic bottles and rubbish, and reusing our carrier bags, generally trying to look after ourselves, whilst looking after our planet at the same time. And yet, in our work lives, in our home downtime, and even when we are using our ever present smartphones, we over expose ourselves to electronic…
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Are Your Kids Safe Online?
Online is where everyone’s at! We live in a world where information travels fast and we can get all that we want just with the click of a button. In this digital age, one thing that often scares parents is the safety of their children online. What if the virtual world tightens its dark claw around your little one? Scary thought, isn’t it? Here are some ways for you to make sure that your kids are safe on the internet: Get Tech Savvy: It is our duty to make sure our kids understand what online safety really means and to follow some ground rules about sharing information on the internet.…
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If It’s Time for a New Phone Consider These Tips Before Buying
When you’re a mom, the smartphone you choose is incredibly important. Having the right phone ensures you can stay connected even when you’re on the go. Your phone probably also doubles as your communication hub for sending emails, checking up on social media profiles, and taking pictures of your little ones. There’s something else to consider when you’re a mom choosing a new phone, however. That’s the level of durability. If you have kids, you’ve likely seen the beating a phone can take, whether that means being dropped in a cup of juice at lunchtime, or maybe on the ground, which can lead to a shattered screen. The following are…
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The Value of a Photograph?
Family photographs were once something to be put into family albums, to be shared with friends and relatives, and to be pulled out at embarrassing times once your children are grown up and dating. (You know exactly what I’m talking about – the naked ones on the change mat!!!). But these days were are less likely to print out our photographs, and are growing more and more wary of sharing them online. Do we now value our family photographs less than we did in the past? We can share our photographs so much easier these days, Instagram is hugely popular, as is Snapchat, and Facebook still has the capacity for…
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7 Guidelines to use when choosing Educational Apps for children
Technology has made learning extremely easier. Using the tablets and other electronic gadgets, you have access to more reading materials. Thanks to the various application developers that provide cheaper electronic books. When dealing with children, it is vital to pick applications that suit them. Use the guidelines below to pick reliable educational apps for children. Age The first thing you must consider when choosing the applications is the age of the children. The people developing the apps know that children of various age groups will be using their creations. Hence, they make it suitable for them. By knowing their age, you will have the ability to select what is suitable…
