Bluetooth speakers are the perfect audio accessory for teens and tweens. Most are portable, durable speakers that can withstand the wear and tear youth have on electronics, while offering impressive playback of favorite tunes. Music is a powerful influence on teens and tweens, as different songs can help them navigate what can be extremely hard years. When I was a teenager, … [Read more...] about Great Bluetooth Speakers for Kids
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Gabb Phone Plus 3 Hands-on Review
We made the mistake of giving our oldest a smartphone before we should have. Mistakenly, we believed we could lock it down completely. Kids are smarter than we think, and while our child is a great kid who has exemplary grades, he quickly learned how to bypass time limits and add social media (which we didn't think was possible with the safety measures we had in … [Read more...] about Gabb Phone Plus 3 Hands-on Review
Reusable Water Bottle for Teenagers and Tweens
Before I tell you about some of the best water bottle options out there, let me applaud your decision to make this purchase. Not only will a reusable water bottle teach your adolescent about reducing waste, but it will also encourage increased water consumption which has more than a handful of health benefits for all of us. I'm not a medical expert by any means, but I … [Read more...] about Reusable Water Bottle for Teenagers and Tweens
White Elephant Gifts for Teenagers
According to legend, the term "white elephant" has been used for at least 100 years in reference to a "less than desirable gift." Supposedly, the King of Siam, which is now Thailand, gave an actual white elephant to anyone he disliked. The reason? The white elephant was not only rare, but their care was quite expensive. Added to that was the fact that the white elephant was … [Read more...] about White Elephant Gifts for Teenagers
9 Best Tablets for Teens and Tweens
Is anyone else out there starting to realize that the demands of parenthood are constantly changing? It feels like as soon as we get into a flow where everything is going smoothly in our house, something changes forcing us to mix things up and find a new system. Let me offer an example to clarify what I'm getting at: take technology, for example. Just as soon as I feel like … [Read more...] about 9 Best Tablets for Teens and Tweens