Technology

Looking for ways to foster a STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) mindset at home? After your child signs up for your local library’s summer reading program, encourage them to check out some STEAM books. STEAM books can not only improve literacy skills in children, they can also boost your child’s innate curiosity and will expose them to the vast, exciting world of science. ...

Mike Daugherty, Northeast Ohio Parent tech columnist provides ways to help parents lessen the grip that technology has on their time, relationships, and family.   ...

Many children have a love for the digital world and the skills needed to be successful. They need to be guided to find a positive outlet for their ideas and a place to ask questions. Parents can help create the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow from the amateur hackers of today.  ...

Pre-teens and teens are no strangers to social media and all its features. Having access to the internet and social media also presents the opportunity to encounter danger online. Eliza McCoy, Executive Director of Outreach, Training and Prevention at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, explains how parents can help their children safely navigate the internet and social media accounts.  ...

As a parent, how can you help prepare your children for jobs and careers in fields that have not been invented yet? Computer programming, or the more generic term, coding, is a fantastic place to start. The best part is that learning to code is surprisingly fun. Getting started is easy, even if you or your child have no experience whatsoever.    ...

Education in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is of growing importance at many schools. Here are a few in the greater Cleveland/Akron area that are featuring STEM makerspaces. ...

Winter break is here! With the kids being home, you might find them asking at some point "There’s nothing to do! I'm bored." Taking them to an activity is not always an option. Here are some engaging activities for families looking to use the digital world to alleviate that real world boredom.  ...

Mike Daugherty, Northeast Ohio Parent tech columnist, takes parents through the popular Roblox platform. He shares what parents need to know and ways to monitor their child's interaction with the online game venue. ...

Generation Z thrives on a constant stream of communication through their mobile devices. Subsequently, they have developed their own slang words made up of acronyms and phrases to describe their interactions with the world. Parents almost need to be bilingual to understand it. Check out this list of popular terms, sorted based on their level of concern for a parent. ...

Teaching your kids to manage money is an invaluable life lesson. Mike Daugherty, technology expert, shares with us his recommendation for a new app kids — and parents — can use to improve financial literacy. ...