Why K-12 Students Attend Virtual Public Schools

Why K-12 Students Attend Virtual Public Schools

Connections Academy, a leading provider of fully online K-12 schools, has released results from its annual parent survey; shedding light on why parents enroll students in online public school and how satisfied they are with the virtual school experience. Among the top reasons families choose Connections-supported virtual public schools: 46%…
When Should I Buy My Child a Smartphone?

When Should I Buy My Child a Smartphone?

Parents in today's technology-filled world want their children to have all the resources our digital era can offer, but wonder if giving them a smartphone too early could harm their development. TeenSafe says it has guidelines parents can follow to ensure their children get valued screen time to keep them…
Jungle Gym Jam’s Music Video for Kids

Jungle Gym Jam’s Music Video for Kids

Jason Didner, host of the Cool Rockin' Daddy Video Show, and founder of the kindie band, the Jungle Gym Jam, has released the band's first music video for kids —Jungle Gym Jamming —that shares inspiring messages of life's lessons to kids and parents. The band has live performance clips, audio…
Perils of Mobile Phones for Young People

Perils of Mobile Phones for Young People

By Jennifer Birch In this age of digital convenience, it’s not surprising that the rate at which the younger demographic have access to these devices is alarmingly increasing. Although many argue about its educational value and benefits to students, it’s common to see some parents concerned about the over explosion…
Cool Cat Film Project on Kickstarter

Cool Cat Film Project on Kickstarter

"Cool Cat Saves the Kids" stars Vivica A. Fox, Erik Estrada, Derek Savage and Cool Cat. This movie addresses several subjects that affect kids daily, and Cool Cat and his friends show children the cool way to handle the situation. Bullying and Cyberbullying – According to the American Academy of…
Kids In The House Video Parenting Site

Kids In The House Video Parenting Site

America is going through another baby boom with four million babies born each year to the 148 million parents from around the country according to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and it has never been more confusing for parents of the connected youth. Kids In The…
Cartoon Network to Present the Bully Effect

Cartoon Network to Present the Bully Effect

Cartoon Network continues its conversation with kids and families about speaking up against bullying with a special presentation of The Bully Effect on Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 and 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Produced in partnership with Cartoon Network as part of its Stop Bullying: Speak Up initiative and presented commercial-free,…