Family Technology Insights Blog

Technology is part of our daily lives. It connects us, entertains us, and helps us manage our homes. But it also brings new challenges, especially when it comes to keeping everyone in the family safe. After 25 years in tech and as a parent, I’ve learned that family tech safety isn’t about having the latest gadgets or complicated setups. It’s about clear, simple steps that give you control and peace of mind. Let’s talk about how to approach technology in a way that protects yo

For the fully independent, the still-learning, and everyone in between If you’ve tried walking an older parent through a new app, that text verification code rodeo, or why their phone suddenly wants a six-digit password instead of the four they used for years, you’ve probably noticed something. Seniors didn’t grow into the digital world — it arrived all at once. And here’s the thing most people overlook: Many seniors adapt incredibly well. Some are on social media, managing t

Teens and pre-teens live online in ways that earlier generations didn’t: posting, reacting, disappearing stories, and social feeds that feel like real life  to them. It seems normal to them. It moves fast to us. And somewhere between that pace and our experience is a moment of truth: the online world stays around a lot longer than it feels. Teens are wired for immediacy, not reflection Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center explains that adolescent brains le

There’s a moment every parent hits eventually: your kid asks for their first real device. An iPad, a phone, something that suddenly feels… bigger. And the truth is, it’s not really about the device. It’s about everything that comes with it — independence, curiosity, pressure, habits… all the messy human stuff layered on top of a screen. So let’s take the pressure out of it. Kids are excited. Parents are cautious. That’s a good mix. Kids want the device for fun. Parents want