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Summary:
While modern technology allows every family member to do his or her own thing, it can also be a great resource to bring a family together, digitally.
It's a family thing, a digital family thing
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Let's face it. New technology is coming at us in all directions and it's getting tougher and tougher to keep up.
In an age where 3-year-olds know what Tivo is and can distinguish between a "live list" and a "play list" and look through mommy's purse for her phone -- opposed to the ancient wall-mounted phones in the kitchen -- it's easy to take for granted all of the technological advancements that we've experienced in the last two decades.
And just when it seems that technology is the cause for separation with everyone doing their own thing, let's take a look at how a digital lifestyle can benefit your family.
Keeping in touch
With families spread out across countries and leading demanding schedules, find out how technology and a digital lifestyle can keep everyone together. Here are some examples:
- Your son has just gone off to college. You already miss him and while you know he'll be back in a few weeks with mounds of laundry for you, you still want to keep in touch with him. Here's a guide to staying in touch with your college student via cellular phones, e-mail and instant messaging.
- Grandma lives across the country and you want her to see the grandkids' stomp on leaves on a bright autumn day. Take a look at how to upload photos online to send to loved ones.
- You daughter just scored her first soccer goal and you were right there with the digital video recorder. But your wife was on a business trip and missed it. See how to upload video clips for easier viewing.
Using technology to learn
Most classrooms across the country have at least one computer for kids to use. So why not stay ahead of the game and get your child familiar with using a computer at home? Find out how you can use your home computer to teach your child how to read.
Protect your family
Allowing your children and family members access to various technology can be a wonderful thing. But please do so safely by following some simple guidelines to protect your children from digital dangers.
