Tag: parents
Caring For Your Aging Parent While Living Out Of Town
Do you have parents who are older, but still wish to remain living independently? While they are not near ready to move into a skilled nursing care facility or an assisted care living home, you still need to be able to communicate properly with them. This will allow you to stay in touch and determin ...
5 Things Couples Should Keep In Mind Before Opting For Surrogacy
If you are a couple who is looking into the possibilities of a surrogacy, then this is definitely a difficult decision-making process that you’re going through. For one, the chances are high that the path that brought you to this point was emotional, painful, and one that left a ton of scars. And no ...
8 Reasons Why Some Parents Fail To Connect With Their Kids
When it comes to parenting, there is no right or wrong way to parent. Everyone has their own way of going about things that work for themselves and their children. However, with that being said, there is one thing that every parent should have in common – the ability to connect with their kids on a ...
![Kids And Technology: Are Smartphones The New Pacifiers? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kids-with-technology-stats-infographic-optimized.jpg "Kids And Technology: Are Smartphones The New Pacifiers? [Infographic]")
Kids And Technology: Are Smartphones The New Pacifiers? [Infographic]
We often write about how technology affects our lives and the way we communicate with each other, but we don't often touch on these things when it comes to little kids. The children born in this generation are the first true digital natives, and most of them will be exposed to technology from the mo ...
Tech Jacket & App Simulate Hugging Your Child At Just The Right Time
I remember about six months ago when I wrote about a tech jacket that inflates and hugs (squeezes) you whenever you receive a Facebook like on your page. It is a way to convert online 'likes' into IRL hugs. It seems a bit bizarre, but I'm sure some people get into it. Now it seems that 30-year-old J ...
3D Ultrasound Imaging Creates 3D Color Photo Of Your Unborn Baby
We all know what the standard black and white ultrasound photo looks like, and the quality is terrible. Usually nobody except the expectant parents can figure out anything from those photos. It seems like with all the modern technology we have in the world, someone would be able to take a clear, rea ...
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Teenagers And Facebook: The Appeal Is Wearing Off [Infographic]
I remember as recently as last year, Facebook was very popular amongst teenagers. Teenagers and Facebook have always gone hand-in-hand, and it seems strange to think that teenagers might be migrating off Facebook. New research based on recent Facebook activity suggests that the trends we've seen in ...
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How To Make A Baby With An Air Pump [7 Pictures]
If you want to know how to make a baby almost instantly, this article is for you. Have you always wondered if there's a faster way to make a baby than the old-fashioned way? I have good news for you. There is. All you apparently need is an air pump and a good sense of humor. Just stick the end of th ...
![The 50 Best Books For Teachers And Parents To Read [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/best-books-for-teachers-infographic-optimized.jpg "The 50 Best Books For Teachers And Parents To Read [Infographic]")
The 50 Best Books For Teachers And Parents To Read [Infographic]
Wow, it's been a while since I've seen a list of books published. Even though I'm sure all these books are probably available in digital format, this was worth writing about just for the nostalgia. Nah, I actually bought a traditional book from Amazon this week, so I suppose they aren't entirely obs ...
5 Apps For Kids That Will Buy You 5 Minutes Of Precious Time
I went to a picnic over the weekend with families who had kids of all different ages. Once the kids had burned off some energy on the playground and the conversation was just getting going amongst the adults, I observed a funny thing. Children of all ages were playing games and apps for kids on thei ...
404 Error Pages That Help Find Missing Children
Finally I've found something that makes my heart fill with hope. It comes as a technology solution that could mean a huge increase in spread when it comes to finding missing children. My heart always goes south when I hear about a child who's been abducted or one who is missing. For a parent, it is ...
Trading Places Photography: When Kids Become Parents
It's hard nowadays to spot if something is photoshopped or not. Usually it comes down to looking at the reality of the images. Is it really possibly that the images you are looking at exist? That's the first question you should ask yourself. Of course there are times when the line between reality an ...
The Internet Is A Dangerous Place…
The Internet has become a prime target for people out to cause you harm and contact you with malicious intent. Organizations around the world are furiously working on educating young people as well as parents to prevent these attacks that happen on the Internet. However, the fact remains that ther ...
The Magic Cheezburger 8-Ball Has All The Answers!
This is so friggin ridiculous that I have to have one. Remember the magic 8-balls our parents used to play with in the old days? They are black and you shake them up and then read the answers. Actually, I think they still sell them, I saw some at the toy store a few weeks ago.
This is an 8-bal ...
Beware Bullies: Anti-Theft Lunch Bags
Growing up is tough. When my son Henry, who is nine years old, is having a bad day, I often explain to him that it is much more difficult to be a kid than an adult. It’s like a rite of passage that every person has to go through to get to the joys of adulthood.
My mother, who is a very sweet la ...