Hope for Weary Parents: God Promises to Teach Our Children- Isaiah 54:13
Hope for Parents: God Promises to Teach Our Children
I am very grateful for His daily involvement and support.
Isaiah 54:13
Posted by Parent & Family Support Services on Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Hello hello hello parents and caretakers!!!
I know it has been a long while since I last posted since I went back to graduate school. Lots of late nights studying after the minis go to bed. Anyway, I just opened up my inbox and email from Enough is Enough. I count on Donna Rice Hughes and her organization to keep me informed on the latest in internet safety for families. The have extensive internet safety data at internetsafety101.org
Their latest is that we have good news from Google. We parents and caretakers now have a safer option for our children who enjoy the rich free video content available on YouTube. As a homeschooler, I love to show my kids educational videos on the topics that come up. I have been often frustrated by the slimy content that has popped up at the same time.
Have you? Yuck!
Well now there is an option for us caregivers available for free on Google Play or the App Store to filter what their children are exposed to and better yet, set parenting controls.
Enough is enough shared a few tips from Google on their YouTube new parental controls from the Google Blog… go there for details:
“Family-focused content
… Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids, You can browse channels and playlists in four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore.”
“Parental controls
We realize every family is different, so we’ve built options into the app that help you control the experience for your kids:
- Timer: Let the app be the bad guy with a built-in timer that lets you limit kids’ screen time. The app alerts your child when the session is over, so you don’t have to. (You’re welcome ;-))
- Sound settings: Sometimes you need a little peace and quiet! You have an option to turn off background music and sound effects, so your kids can keep watching while you catch a breather.
- Search settings: If you’d rather limit your children to just the pre-selected videos available on the home screen, you can turn off search.
- Product feedback: Our goal is to improve YouTube Kids all the time, so we’ve included for you to give us your feedback.
I am not sure how you feel about YouTube for your children. I know a lot of parents who do not trust the website. Now, they have a new opportunity to reevaluate YouTube. I for one am grateful…
So we can look up more cool educational facts.
Like “How does an astronaut eat and go potty mom?”
Enjoy & Blessings,
-Heloise
” Be inspired, motivated and encouraged to discover how build resiliency and iron focus in order to leverage adversity to reach your potential”
-The Iron Jen
Often, I find many people have things in their heart they want to accomplish, yet they are discouraged and afraid. Some feel too tired to try since they have many obstacles to overcome.
A starting place for them to change is by renewing their minds and gain courage to go forward even when they may feel like quitting or giving up on their family, hopes and dreams.
I always encourage them to pray and read their Bible if they are people of faith.
The Word of God is stuffed with helpful verses that give courage and strength :
“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
After those bases are covered…. I cannot say enough about The Iron Jen Show podcast. Iron Jen’s honesty and transparency keep me hooked on the show.
I listen to it regularly from the podcast app on my iPhone. You can listen on Android and on Blog Talk Radio on your computer. You can subscribe to automatically receive new episodes.
The background story is a family that has worked hard to climb out of massive debt, compete in triathlons, manage their busy lives with four children including one son who unfortunately has serious health issues for God to heal.
The podcast is designed for people from all walks of life who need encouragement and support. Iron Jen tackles life’s tough issues with her guests who help listeners overcome everything from writing a book, starting or expanding a business, to climbing out of depression or helping a child conquer substance abuse.
Dr. Stephen Taylor – NBA Speaker on Helping Our Kids Overcome Chemical Addiction
John Crudele – Making Sense of Adolescence: How to Parent from the Heart
Dan Miller – Wisdom Meets Passion
Karen Putz – Unwrapping Your Passion
Jen McDonough – How to Get Out of Debt
Jen McDonough – How to Be an Empowered Parent
Chris LoCurto – Simple and Easy Tips for Entrepreneurs
Kent Julian – How to Become a Paid Speaker
Kathleen Crandall – Personal Branding and How It Can Help You Build Your Platform
Ramsey County – Keeping Our Kids On Track
There are many more listed on The Iron Jen Show website
You will be glad you did. Take Courage!
“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.”
-John C. Maxwell
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I am astounded by this article and the great book I am reading called “Digital Invasion, The: How Technology is Shaping You and Your Relationships” which I can’t wait to share about when I finish.
In my personal life I have noticed as a parent that my children seem to loose their creativity and interest in playing when they spend too much time with screens. Maybe it happens from a combination of too many educational TV programs and online learning. They seem bored more often and act like they don’t know what to do with themselves when getting free time. They BEG for another TV show or another view of their favorite Brain Pop, Jr. When that happens, we move toward balance again but cutting way back on technology. Meanwhile, this phenomena is well founded in brain science. Thrilling!
I learned that there are serious potential health affects when our children delve too often in the digital jungle. There are affects on a child’s brain development that can lead to problems later in life if not detected.
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