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A few years ago I sat in the auditorium at my kids’ middle school and...
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Family Tech’s complete, plain-English guide to Apple’s newest child safety features, now available with iOS 27. The short answer: Apple’s iOS 27...
The short answer: Choose Troomi if you want a phone that grows with your kid, from calls and texts with approved contacts only, all the way up to a filtered web browser...
As parents, our days are an absolute whirlwind. Between shuttling kids to practices, managing households, and keeping up with work, it’s a wonder we remember our own...
We’ve all been there. You’re right in the middle of a crazy workday, wrangling your own kids, or finally sitting down to relax, when the phone rings. It’s mom or dad...
Hey there, tech-loving parents! Welcome back to the blog. Let’s be honest for a second: technology gets a pretty bad rap when it comes to family dynamics. We’ve all seen...
Are you ready to be more intentional about your tech use? Then you’ve come to the right place! Get ready to develop a healthier relationship with the technology in your...
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The landscape of online scams has drastically changed, with email scam tactics becoming increasingly sophisticated. This video explores how...
Meet Sarah
Hi, I'm Sarah Kimmel!
Family tech expert, digital parenting coach and host of the Oh My Tech podcast, with 25+ years in IT. I help families go from tech chaos to tech confidence.